Khiliganda - Rayagada, Gajapati

Khiliganda is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiliganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiliganda is 414834. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khiliganda 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 Khiliganda

According to the 2011 Census, Khiliganda village had a total population of 413 people, including 193 males and 220 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.43%, with male literacy at 13.22% and female literacy at 11.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiliganda

Khiliganda 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 Khiliganda

Khiliganda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Khiliganda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Khiliganda is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiliganda

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

Health Facilities in Khiliganda

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

FAQs about Khiliganda