Kilokina - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Kilokina is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Khamankhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilokina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilokina is 416493. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Kilokina 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 Kilokina

According to the 2011 Census, Kilokina village had a total population of 185 people, including 89 males and 96 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.62%, with male literacy at 94.67% and female literacy at 79.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Kilokina

Kilokina 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 Kilokina

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kilokina. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kilokina is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kilokina is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kilokina

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

Health Facilities in Kilokina

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

FAQs about Kilokina