Kairasi - Khallikote, Ganjam

Kairasi is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalikote and around 45 km from Chatrapur. Kairasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kairasi is 411842. The village covers a total geographical area of 409 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kairasi

According to the 2011 Census, Kairasi village had a total population of 4,750 people, including 2,487 males and 2,263 females, living in 1,026 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Kairasi

Kairasi 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 Kairasi

Public transport in the Kairasi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Kairasi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kairasi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kairasi

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

Health Facilities in Kairasi

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

FAQs about Kairasi