Kharada - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Kharada is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Kashinagara and around 15 km from Paralakhemundi. Kharada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharada is 414577. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 761208 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kharada

According to the 2011 Census, Kharada village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 499 males and 518 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharada

Kharada 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 Kharada

Kharada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Kharada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kharada is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharada

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

Health Facilities in Kharada

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

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