Khajuripada - Nuagad, Gajapati

Khajuripada is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Serango and around 50 km from Paralakhemundi. Khajuripada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajuripada is 414285. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Khajuripada 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 Khajuripada

According to the 2011 Census, Khajuripada village had a total population of 872 people, including 448 males and 424 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 87.47% and female literacy at 55.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Khajuripada

Khajuripada 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 Khajuripada

Khajuripada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Khajuripada is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Khajuripada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khajuripada

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

Health Facilities in Khajuripada

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

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