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

According to the 2011 Census, Khalapada village had a total population of 450 people, including 231 males and 219 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.45%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

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