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

According to the 2011 Census, Khalakana village had a total population of 803 people, including 379 males and 424 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.78%, with male literacy at 46.62% and female literacy at 22.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 520.

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

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