Khaparkhai - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khaparkhai is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Saleibeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaparkhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaparkhai is 388992. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khaparkhai 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 Khaparkhai

As per Census 2011, Khaparkhai village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 254 males and 300 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,181 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaparkhai

Khaparkhai 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 Khaparkhai

Public transport in the Khaparkhai 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 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khaparkhai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khaparkhai is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaparkhai

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

Health Facilities in Khaparkhai

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

FAQs about Khaparkhai