Khadikasul - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Khadikasul is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Budhikhamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadikasul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadikasul is 389640. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Khadikasul

As per Census 2011, Khadikasul village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 284 males and 258 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 490 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadikasul

Khadikasul 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 Khadikasul

Public transport in the Khadikasul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Khadikasul is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khadikasul 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 Khadikasul

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

Health Facilities in Khadikasul

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

FAQs about Khadikasul