Keheliguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Keheliguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badeguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keheliguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keheliguda is 413716. The village covers a total geographical area of 801 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Keheliguda

According to the 2011 Census, Keheliguda village had a total population of 219 people, including 119 males and 100 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.39%, with male literacy at 65.88% and female literacy at 25.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Keheliguda

Keheliguda 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 Keheliguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Keheliguda. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Keheliguda is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Keheliguda is about 65 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 Keheliguda

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

Health Facilities in Keheliguda

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

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