Kharakhari - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kharakhari is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Maruabili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharakhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharakhari is 402470. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kharakhari 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 Kharakhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kharakhari village had a total population of 991 people, including 511 males and 480 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.01%, with male literacy at 77.54% and female literacy at 45.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharakhari

Kharakhari 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 Kharakhari

Public transport in the Kharakhari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kharakhari is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kharakhari is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharakhari

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

Health Facilities in Kharakhari

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

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