Khiching - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Khiching is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Raruan and around 133 km from Baripada. Khiching village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiching is 388704. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 757039 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Khiching

As per Census 2011, Khiching village has a total population of 684 people, consisting of 328 males and 356 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 480 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population684328356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834538
Scheduled Castes (SC)1518071
Scheduled Tribes (ST)480224256
Literate Population463247216
Illiterate Population22181140

Nearby Villages of Khiching

Khiching 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhadeikudarWest1.13 km
PandabillaEast1.28 km
ParbatipurNorth1.39 km
UleikundiSouth1.67 km
KashipalSouth-East1.68 km
PanasiNorth-West1.71 km
JamdapalNorth-East2.05 km
EkaghariSouth-West2.19 km
BaunsapurNorth2.26 km
UttaraposiSouth-West2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khiching

Khiching is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khiching is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khiching is about 133 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 Khiching

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khiching

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Khiching

Where is Khiching located?

Khiching village is located in Sukruli Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiching?

Khiching is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khiching?

The pincode of Khiching is 757039.

What is the population of Khiching?

Khiching has a total population of 684, including 328 males and 356 females.

How many households are there in Khiching?

There are 182 households in Khiching.

What is the literacy rate in Khiching?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiching is 67.69%. Male literacy is 75.30% and female literacy is 60.67%.