Khamanakhola - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Khamanakhola is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Khamankhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamanakhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamanakhola is 416495. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Khamanakhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khamanakhola

According to the 2011 Census, Khamanakhola village had a total population of 579 people, including 274 males and 305 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.47%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamanakhola

Khamanakhola 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 Khamanakhola

Khamanakhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Khamanakhola is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Khamanakhola is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamanakhola

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

Health Facilities in Khamanakhola

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

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