Khurigam - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Khurigam is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Mahandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurigam is 412061. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khurigam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khurigam

According to the 2011 Census, Khurigam village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 808 males and 852 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurigam

Khurigam 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 Khurigam

Khurigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Khurigam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khurigam is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurigam

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

Health Facilities in Khurigam

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

FAQs about Khurigam