Halpuri - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Halpuri is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Telkoi and around 53 km from Kendujhar. Telkoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halpuri is 386366. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 758084 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Halpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Halpuri village had a total population of 812 people, including 414 males and 398 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 84.17% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Halpuri

Halpuri 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 Halpuri

Public transport in the Halpuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Halpuri is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Halpuri is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halpuri

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

Health Facilities in Halpuri

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

FAQs about Halpuri