Khejurikatas - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Khejurikatas is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bisoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khejurikatas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khejurikatas is 388159. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Khejurikatas

According to the 2011 Census, Khejurikatas village had a total population of 138 people, including 69 males and 69 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.62%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Khejurikatas

Khejurikatas 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 Khejurikatas

Public transport in the Khejurikatas 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 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Khejurikatas is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khejurikatas is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khejurikatas

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

Health Facilities in Khejurikatas

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

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