Khoraguda - Boipariguda, Koraput

Khoraguda is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kenduguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoraguda is 429252. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Khoraguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khoraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Khoraguda village had a total population of 364 people, including 174 males and 190 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.71%, with male literacy at 28.26% and female literacy at 17.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoraguda

Khoraguda 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 Khoraguda

Khoraguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Khoraguda is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khoraguda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khoraguda

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

Health Facilities in Khoraguda

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

FAQs about Khoraguda