Kharipada - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Kharipada is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Ramagiri and around 74 km from Paralakhemundi. Abarsing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharipada is 414966. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Kharipada 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 Kharipada

As per Census 2011, Kharipada village has a total population of 265 people, consisting of 117 males and 148 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,264 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharipada

Kharipada 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 Kharipada

Kharipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kharipada is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kharipada is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharipada

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

Health Facilities in Kharipada

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

FAQs about Kharipada