Killar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Killar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 49 km from Koraput and around 59 km from Koraput. Mujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Killar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Killar is 428936. The village covers a total geographical area of 1163 hectares and falls under the 764021 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Killar

According to the 2011 Census, Killar village had a total population of 940 people, including 450 males and 490 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.06%, with male literacy at 73.12% and female literacy at 38.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 422.

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

Nearby Villages of Killar

Killar 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 Killar

Killar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Killar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Killar is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Killar

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

Health Facilities in Killar

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

FAQs about Killar