Khurselguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Khurselguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Goudchendia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurselguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurselguda is 423798. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khurselguda 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 Khurselguda

According to the 2011 Census, Khurselguda village had a total population of 1,339 people, including 647 males and 692 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.24%, with male literacy at 61.02% and female literacy at 38.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurselguda

Khurselguda 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 Khurselguda

Khurselguda 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 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Khurselguda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khurselguda is about 48 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 Khurselguda

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

Health Facilities in Khurselguda

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

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