Khaing - Narala, Kalahandi

Khaing is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaing is 422838. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Khaing 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 Khaing

According to the 2011 Census, Khaing village had a total population of 294 people, including 154 males and 140 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 90.15% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaing

Khaing 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 Khaing

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khaing. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khaing is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khaing 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 Khaing

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

Health Facilities in Khaing

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

FAQs about Khaing