Khejuria - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khejuria is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khejuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khejuria is 389037. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Khejuria 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 Khejuria

As per Census 2011, Khejuria village has a total population of 9 people, consisting of 4 males and 5 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 7 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khejuria

Khejuria 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 Khejuria

Public transport in the Khejuria 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 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khejuria is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khejuria is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khejuria

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

Health Facilities in Khejuria

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

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