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

According to the 2011 Census, Khiching village had a total population of 684 people, including 328 males and 356 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 480.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khiching