Kirapalli - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kirapalli is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarasingi and around 132 km from Chatrapur. Khetamundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirapalli is 410288. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 761131 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kirapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kirapalli village had a total population of 497 people, including 252 males and 245 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.96%, with male literacy at 56.54% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirapalli

Kirapalli 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 Kirapalli

Kirapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Kirapalli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kirapalli is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirapalli

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

Health Facilities in Kirapalli

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

FAQs about Kirapalli