Khajurpada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Khajurpada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tundala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajurpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajurpada is 422288. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khajurpada

According to the 2011 Census, Khajurpada village had a total population of 388 people, including 201 males and 187 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.07%, with male literacy at 71.68% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Khajurpada

Khajurpada 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 Khajurpada

Khajurpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Khajurpada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khajurpada is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khajurpada

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

Health Facilities in Khajurpada

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

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