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

As per Census 2011, Kirikichipali village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 241 males and 234 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kirikichipali