Khairamal - Narala, Kalahandi

Khairamal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Kesinga and around 65 km from Bhawanipatna. Palan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairamal is 422282. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Khairamal 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 Khairamal

As per Census 2011, Khairamal village has a total population of 681 people, consisting of 335 males and 346 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 257 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khairamal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population681335346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155659
Scheduled Castes (SC)693336
Scheduled Tribes (ST)257123134
Literate Population368227141
Illiterate Population313108205

Nearby Villages of Khairamal

Khairamal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KendubahaliNorth-West1.88 km
ThapenWest1.91 km
HatikhojNorth2.22 km
BabejoreNorth-West2.52 km
PalamSouth-East2.93 km
Kulihari GumphaNorth-West3.31 km
BandhapadaNorth-West3.45 km
SisakhalEast3.46 km
KarlabahaliSouth-East3.63 km
KhajurpadaWest3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairamal

Khairamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Khairamal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khairamal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khairamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khairamal

Where is Khairamal located?

Khairamal village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Khairamal is Palan.

What is the pincode of Khairamal?

The pincode of Khairamal is 766101.

What is the population of Khairamal?

Khairamal has a total population of 681, including 335 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Khairamal?

There are 172 households in Khairamal.

What is the literacy rate in Khairamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairamal is 54.04%. Male literacy is 67.76% and female literacy is 40.75%.