Khajuridihi - Barbil, Keonjhar

Khajuridihi is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Bamebari and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Badakalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajuridihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajuridihi is 385369. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khajuridihi

As per Census 2011, Khajuridihi village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 88 males and 100 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18888100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301416
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733439
Literate Population894742
Illiterate Population994158

Nearby Villages of Khajuridihi

Khajuridihi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatupaliSouth1.16 km
PurunadihiWest1.25 km
DobunaNorth-West1.25 km
SaradhapankaSouth-East2.04 km
NayagarhEast2.21 km
NaibugaSouth2.61 km
BadkalimatiNorth-West3.14 km
JamupaniWest3.23 km
JalapaposiEast3.30 km
UnchabaliNorth-East4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khajuridihi

Khajuridihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Khajuridihi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Khajuridihi is about 35 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 Khajuridihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khajuridihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khajuridihi

Where is Khajuridihi located?

Khajuridihi village is located in Barbil Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khajuridihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khajuridihi is Badakalimati.

What is the pincode of Khajuridihi?

The pincode of Khajuridihi is 758031.

What is the population of Khajuridihi?

Khajuridihi has a total population of 188, including 88 males and 100 females.

How many households are there in Khajuridihi?

There are 49 households in Khajuridihi.

What is the literacy rate in Khajuridihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khajuridihi is 47.34%. Male literacy is 53.41% and female literacy is 42.00%.