Khalapal - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Khalapal is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Pitiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalapal is 402249. The village covers a total geographical area of 783 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khalapal 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 Khalapal

According to the 2011 Census, Khalapal village had a total population of 2,336 people, including 1,233 males and 1,103 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 88.58% and female literacy at 75.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalapal

Khalapal 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 Khalapal

Khalapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Khalapal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khalapal is about 68 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 Khalapal

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

Health Facilities in Khalapal

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

FAQs about Khalapal