Khudi - Similiguda, Koraput

Khudi is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Pottangi and around 40 km from Koraput. Khudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudi is 430010. The village covers a total geographical area of 772 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Khudi 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 Khudi

According to the 2011 Census, Khudi village had a total population of 1,667 people, including 830 males and 837 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.30%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 30.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 729.

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

Nearby Villages of Khudi

Khudi 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 Khudi

Public transport in the Khudi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Khudi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khudi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudi

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

Health Facilities in Khudi

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

FAQs about Khudi