Kiajhari - Banapur, Khordha

Kiajhari is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Tumuraput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiajhari is 408507. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kiajhari 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 Kiajhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kiajhari village had a total population of 105 people, including 51 males and 54 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.38%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiajhari

Kiajhari 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 Kiajhari

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kiajhari. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Kiajhari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kiajhari is about 36 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 Kiajhari

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

Health Facilities in Kiajhari

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

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