Kirama - Mohana, Gajapati

Kirama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Liliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirama is 413800. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kirama 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 Kirama

According to the 2011 Census, Kirama village had a total population of 102 people, including 51 males and 51 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.48%, with male literacy at 60.98% and female literacy at 20.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirama

Kirama 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 Kirama

Kirama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kirama is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kirama is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirama

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

Health Facilities in Kirama

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

FAQs about Kirama