Khirmal - Narala, Kalahandi

Khirmal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirmal is 422775. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Khirmal 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 Khirmal

As per Census 2011, Khirmal village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 165 males and 161 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 215 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirmal

Khirmal 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 Khirmal

Public transport in the Khirmal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Khirmal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khirmal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirmal

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

Health Facilities in Khirmal

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

FAQs about Khirmal