Khalakana - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Khalakana is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Odiapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalakana is 428509. The village covers a total geographical area of 416 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khalakana 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 Khalakana

As per Census 2011, Khalakana village has a total population of 803 people, consisting of 379 males and 424 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 520 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalakana

Khalakana 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 Khalakana

Public transport in the Khalakana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Khalakana is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khalakana is about 66 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 Khalakana

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

Health Facilities in Khalakana

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

FAQs about Khalakana