Khaira - Patrapur, Ganjam

Khaira is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Jarada and around 70 km from Chatrapur. Tandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 413142. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Khaira 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 Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 504 males and 533 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 76.43% and female literacy at 49.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Khaira is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khaira is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira