Khajuria - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Khajuria is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Makuakateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajuria is 402503. The village covers a total geographical area of 1130 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khajuria

According to the 2011 Census, Khajuria village had a total population of 1,982 people, including 1,012 males and 970 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.11%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 59.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 495.

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

Nearby Villages of Khajuria

Khajuria 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 Khajuria

Khajuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Khajuria is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khajuria is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khajuria

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

Health Facilities in Khajuria

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

FAQs about Khajuria