Khandiguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Khandiguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Aunli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandiguda is 428210. The village covers a total geographical area of 758 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Khandiguda

As per Census 2011, Khandiguda village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 531 males and 563 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 683 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandiguda

Khandiguda 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 Khandiguda

Khandiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Khandiguda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khandiguda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandiguda

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

Health Facilities in Khandiguda

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

FAQs about Khandiguda