Khirida - Sheragada, Ganjam

Khirida is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Dharakote and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Khirida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirida is 411349. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khirida

As per Census 2011, Khirida village has a total population of 1,461 people, consisting of 748 males and 713 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirida

Khirida 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 Khirida

Khirida 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 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Khirida is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Khirida is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirida

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

Health Facilities in Khirida

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

FAQs about Khirida