Khadipal - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khadipal is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadipal is 389021. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Khadipal 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 Khadipal

According to the 2011 Census, Khadipal village had a total population of 661 people, including 317 males and 344 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 78.81% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadipal

Khadipal 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 Khadipal

Khadipal 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 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khadipal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khadipal is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadipal

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

Health Facilities in Khadipal

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

FAQs about Khadipal