Khamarigam - Patrapur, Ganjam

Khamarigam is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jarada and around 80 km from Chatrapur. Khhamarigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamarigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamarigam is 413279. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 761055 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khamarigam 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 Khamarigam

As per Census 2011, Khamarigam village has a total population of 1,586 people, consisting of 728 males and 858 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 931 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamarigam

Khamarigam 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 Khamarigam

Khamarigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Khamarigam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khamarigam 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 Khamarigam

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

Health Facilities in Khamarigam

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

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