Khadikhania - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Khadikhania is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Mankadapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadikhania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadikhania is 391216. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khadikhania

According to the 2011 Census, Khadikhania village had a total population of 728 people, including 340 males and 388 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.28%, with male literacy at 46.35% and female literacy at 31.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 666.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadikhania

Khadikhania 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 Khadikhania

Khadikhania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Khadikhania is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khadikhania is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadikhania

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

Health Facilities in Khadikhania

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

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