Kharigotha - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Kharigotha is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Fatepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharigotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharigotha is 397227. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kharigotha

According to the 2011 Census, Kharigotha village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 538 males and 519 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.54%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 79.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharigotha

Kharigotha 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 Kharigotha

Kharigotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kharigotha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kharigotha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharigotha

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

Health Facilities in Kharigotha

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

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