Khurusia - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Khurusia is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Marsaghai and around 30 km from Kendrapara . Khursia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurusia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurusia is 396962. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khurusia

As per Census 2011, Khurusia village has a total population of 1,068 people, consisting of 550 males and 518 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurusia

Khurusia 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 Khurusia

Khurusia 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 Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Khurusia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Khurusia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurusia

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

Health Facilities in Khurusia

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

FAQs about Khurusia