Khalapada - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Khalapada is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Muruda and around 27 km from Baripada. Godia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalapada is 389948. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 757023 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Khalapada

As per Census 2011, Khalapada village has a total population of 450 people, consisting of 231 males and 219 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalapada

Khalapada 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 Khalapada

Khalapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Khalapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khalapada is about 27 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 Khalapada

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

Health Facilities in Khalapada

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

FAQs about Khalapada