Khemanda Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Khemanda village has a total population of 84 people, consisting of 48 males and 36 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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