Kharidi - Dangadi, Jajpur

Kharidi is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Jajapur Road and around 42 km from Jajapur . Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharidi is 400613. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kharidi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jajpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kharidi

As per Census 2011, Kharidi village has a total population of 1,078 people, consisting of 564 males and 514 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 830 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharidi

Kharidi 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 Kharidi

Kharidi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kharidi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kharidi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharidi

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

Health Facilities in Kharidi

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

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