Harikeswar - Bolagad, Khordha

Harikeswar is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Badakumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harikeswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harikeswar is 407037. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Harikeswar

As per Census 2011, Harikeswar village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 230 males and 199 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 72 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harikeswar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Harikeswar

Harikeswar 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 Harikeswar

Harikeswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Harikeswar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Harikeswar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harikeswar

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

Health Facilities in Harikeswar

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

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