Khamol - Derabish, Kendrapara

Khamol is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Khamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamol is 396681. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khamol

According to the 2011 Census, Khamol village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 602 males and 607 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.92%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 75.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamol

Khamol 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 Khamol

Khamol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Khamol is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Khamol is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamol

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

Health Facilities in Khamol

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

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