Khududi - Chikiti, Ganjam
Khududi is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Nuagaon and around 61 km from Chatrapur. K.nuagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khududi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khududi is 413002. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Khududi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khududi
As per Census 2011, Khududi village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 150 males and 186 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,240 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khududi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 336 | 150 | 186 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 160 | 82 | 78 |
| Illiterate Population | 176 | 68 | 108 |
Nearby Villages of Khududi
Khududi 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kampanuagam | South-West | 1.62 km |
| Kalingadala | West | 2.46 km |
| Dabarasingi | West | 2.97 km |
| Jakara | North-West | 3.08 km |
| Koliala | South-West | 3.15 km |
| Birasinghalaxminarayanpur | South-West | 3.23 km |
| Tentiapada | West | 3.32 km |
| Kharnipada | South | 3.82 km |
| Manikayapur | North-West | 3.92 km |
| Gadagovindapur | South-West | 4.14 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khududi
Khududi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Khududi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khududi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khududi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khududi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Khududi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khududi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khududi
Where is Khududi located?
Khududi village is located in Chikiti Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khududi?
The Gram Panchayat of Khududi is K.nuagam.
What is the pincode of Khududi?
The pincode of Khududi is 761010.
What is the population of Khududi?
Khududi has a total population of 336, including 150 males and 186 females.
How many households are there in Khududi?
There are 75 households in Khududi.
What is the literacy rate in Khududi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khududi is 47.62%. Male literacy is 54.67% and female literacy is 41.94%.