Khemanda - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Khemanda is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada-dumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khemanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khemanda is 412868. The village covers a total geographical area of 901 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khemanda

According to the 2011 Census, Khemanda village had a total population of 84 people, including 48 males and 36 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 750 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.96%, with male literacy at 19.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Khemanda

Khemanda 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 Khemanda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khemanda. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Khemanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khemanda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khemanda

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

Health Facilities in Khemanda

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

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