Kharidhepa - Mohana, Gajapati

Kharidhepa is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharidhepa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharidhepa is 413890. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kharidhepa 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 Kharidhepa

As per Census 2011, Kharidhepa village has a total population of 176 people, consisting of 81 males and 95 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,172 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharidhepa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharidhepa

Kharidhepa 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 Kharidhepa

Kharidhepa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kharidhepa is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kharidhepa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharidhepa

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

Health Facilities in Kharidhepa

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

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