Khalapal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Khalapal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Ghasipura and around 100 km from Kendujhar. Radhikadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalapal is 386928. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khalapal 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 Khalapal

According to the 2011 Census, Khalapal village had a total population of 1,953 people, including 985 males and 968 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.49%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 55.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 855.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalapal

Khalapal 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 Khalapal

Khalapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Khalapal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Khalapal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalapal

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

Health Facilities in Khalapal

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

FAQs about Khalapal