Khodopa - Jeypore, Koraput

Khodopa is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jeypore and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Konga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khodopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khodopa is 429023. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khodopa

As per Census 2011, Khodopa village has a total population of 1,195 people, consisting of 595 males and 600 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 418 literate and 777 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 452 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khodopa

Khodopa 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 Khodopa

Public transport in the Khodopa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Khodopa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khodopa is about 57 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 Khodopa

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

Health Facilities in Khodopa

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

FAQs about Khodopa