Khairpadar - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Khairpadar is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Khairapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairpadar is 423962. The village covers a total geographical area of 755 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khairpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Khairpadar village had a total population of 3,057 people, including 1,543 males and 1,514 females, living in 853 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.63%, with male literacy at 75.23% and female literacy at 51.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairpadar

Khairpadar 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 Khairpadar

Khairpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Khairpadar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khairpadar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairpadar

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

Health Facilities in Khairpadar

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

FAQs about Khairpadar