Khilua - Nandapur, Koraput

Khilua is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Hikimput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khilua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khilua is 429886. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Khilua

According to the 2011 Census, Khilua village had a total population of 656 people, including 302 males and 354 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.67%, with male literacy at 64.62% and female literacy at 22.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Khilua

Khilua 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 Khilua

Public transport in the Khilua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Khilua is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khilua is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khilua

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

Health Facilities in Khilua

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

FAQs about Khilua