Khudsila - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khudsila is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Mahuldiha and around 120 km from Baripada. Jarak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khudsila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudsila is 391310. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Khudsila 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 Khudsila

According to the 2011 Census, Khudsila village had a total population of 551 people, including 271 males and 280 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.94%, with male literacy at 61.64% and female literacy at 33.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 536.

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

Nearby Villages of Khudsila

Khudsila 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 Khudsila

Khudsila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khudsila is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khudsila is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudsila

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

Health Facilities in Khudsila

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

FAQs about Khudsila