Kharlabeda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kharlabeda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Meriabandhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharlabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharlabeda is 423740. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kharlabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Kharlabeda village had a total population of 936 people, including 467 males and 469 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.85%, with male literacy at 71.22% and female literacy at 41.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharlabeda

Kharlabeda 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 Kharlabeda

Kharlabeda 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 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kharlabeda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kharlabeda is about 28 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 Kharlabeda

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

Health Facilities in Kharlabeda

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

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