Khairmal - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Khairmal is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairmal is 424206. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khairmal

According to the 2011 Census, Khairmal village had a total population of 751 people, including 383 males and 368 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.62%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 49.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairmal

Khairmal 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 Khairmal

Khairmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Khairmal is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khairmal is about 84 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 Khairmal

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

Health Facilities in Khairmal

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

FAQs about Khairmal