Khallingi - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Khallingi is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Patapur and around 67 km from Chatrapur. Khallanngi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khallingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khallingi is 412437. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khallingi

According to the 2011 Census, Khallingi village had a total population of 4,556 people, including 2,364 males and 2,192 females, living in 959 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.26%, with male literacy at 70.48% and female literacy at 47.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 620, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Khallingi

Khallingi 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 Khallingi

Khallingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Khallingi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khallingi is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khallingi

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

Health Facilities in Khallingi

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

FAQs about Khallingi