Khalguda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi
Khalguda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalguda is 423042. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Khalguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Khalguda
Khalguda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Balabhadrapur | South-East | 0.85 km |
| Semilivata | East | 1.37 km |
| Banigaon | North | 1.53 km |
| Jagannathapur | North-East | 2.03 km |
| Lanjigarh | North-East | 3.13 km |
| Dangaragarh | East | 3.24 km |
| Goipata | North | 3.83 km |
| Narayanpur | North-East | 3.96 km |
| Kashibadi | North-East | 4.60 km |
| Kothadwara | East | 4.94 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khalguda
Khalguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khalguda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khalguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khalguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Khalguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khalguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Khalguda
Where is Khalguda located?
Khalguda village is located in Lanjigarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khalguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Khalguda is Jagannathpur.
What is the pincode of Khalguda?
The pincode of Khalguda is 766027.