Khairpal - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Khairpal is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairpal is 387625. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khairpal

As per Census 2011, Khairpal village has a total population of 766 people, consisting of 377 males and 389 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 701 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairpal

Khairpal 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 Khairpal

Khairpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Khairpal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khairpal is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairpal

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

Health Facilities in Khairpal

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

FAQs about Khairpal