Khariapali - Banapur, Khordha

Khariapali is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Niladriparashad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khariapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khariapali is 408367. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khariapali

According to the 2011 Census, Khariapali village had a total population of 431 people, including 211 males and 220 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 75.45% and female literacy at 50.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Khariapali

Khariapali 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 Khariapali

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khariapali. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Khariapali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Khariapali is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khariapali

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

Health Facilities in Khariapali

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

FAQs about Khariapali