Khailo - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Khailo is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Ghasipura and around 99 km from Kendujhar. Radhikadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khailo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khailo is 386900. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 758020 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Khailo

According to the 2011 Census, Khailo village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 742 males and 824 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.30%, with male literacy at 72.34% and female literacy at 49.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Nearby Villages of Khailo

Khailo 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 Khailo

Khailo 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 Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Khailo is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Khailo is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khailo

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

Health Facilities in Khailo

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

FAQs about Khailo