Kirikichipali - Kantamal, Boudh

Kirikichipali is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Manamunda and around 45 km from Baudh. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirikichipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirikichipali is 417950. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kirikichipali 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 Kirikichipali

According to the 2011 Census, Kirikichipali village had a total population of 475 people, including 241 males and 234 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.40%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kirikichipali

Kirikichipali 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kirikichipali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kirikichipali. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kirikichipali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Kirikichipali is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirikichipali

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

Health Facilities in Kirikichipali

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

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