Khairkuni - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Khairkuni is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kudaloi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairkuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairkuni is 381023. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 768217 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khairkuni

As per Census 2011, Khairkuni village has a total population of 597 people, consisting of 320 males and 277 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 359 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 276 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairkuni

Khairkuni 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 Khairkuni

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khairkuni. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Khairkuni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Khairkuni is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairkuni

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

Health Facilities in Khairkuni

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

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