Kirokuda - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kirokuda is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gaiagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirokuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirokuda is 422395. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kirokuda

According to the 2011 Census, Kirokuda village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 553 males and 555 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.02%, with male literacy at 76.16% and female literacy at 50.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 575.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirokuda

Kirokuda 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 Kirokuda

Kirokuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kirokuda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kirokuda is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirokuda

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

Health Facilities in Kirokuda

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

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