Khadikudar - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Khadikudar is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Miriginendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadikudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadikudar is 388903. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Khadikudar

According to the 2011 Census, Khadikudar village had a total population of 586 people, including 292 males and 294 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.53%, with male literacy at 47.11% and female literacy at 23.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadikudar

Khadikudar 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 Khadikudar

Khadikudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khadikudar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khadikudar is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadikudar

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

Health Facilities in Khadikudar

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

FAQs about Khadikudar