Khemundigada - Kantamal, Boudh

Khemundigada is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kantamal and around 105 km from Baudh. Narayanprasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khemundigada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khemundigada is 417829. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Khemundigada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khemundigada

As per Census 2011, Khemundigada village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 130 males and 117 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khemundigada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population247130117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372017
Scheduled Castes (SC)261214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241212
Literate Population17410074
Illiterate Population733043

Nearby Villages of Khemundigada

Khemundigada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandarapitaNorth-East1.10 km
SiletpadaSouth1.21 km
TalmalkaEast1.33 km
KunasilaNorth1.63 km
SamakupaSouth-West2.10 km
UdenSouth-East2.27 km
NarayanapaliNorth-West2.52 km
LundrubahalEast2.64 km
GadagubaNorth2.71 km
TalabedaWest2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khemundigada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khemundigada. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Khemundigada is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Khemundigada is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khemundigada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khemundigada village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khemundigada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khemundigada village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khemundigada

Where is Khemundigada located?

Khemundigada village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khemundigada?

The Gram Panchayat of Khemundigada is Narayanprasad.

What is the pincode of Khemundigada?

The pincode of Khemundigada is 762017.

What is the population of Khemundigada?

Khemundigada has a total population of 247, including 130 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Khemundigada?

There are 60 households in Khemundigada.

What is the literacy rate in Khemundigada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khemundigada is 70.45%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 63.25%.