Khasakudar - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khasakudar is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khasakudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khasakudar is 389005. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Khasakudar 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 Khasakudar

According to the 2011 Census, Khasakudar village had a total population of 449 people, including 222 males and 227 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.13%, with male literacy at 37.93% and female literacy at 20.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Khasakudar

Khasakudar 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 Khasakudar

Khasakudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khasakudar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khasakudar is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khasakudar

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

Health Facilities in Khasakudar

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

FAQs about Khasakudar