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

According to the 2011 Census, Khairamal village had a total population of 681 people, including 335 males and 346 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.02%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khairamal