Bara Khola - Khandapada, Nayagarh
Bara Khola is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Benagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Khola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Khola is 405938. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Bara Khola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bara Khola
Bara Khola 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pendaragadia | North-West | 0.89 km |
| Chaitanapur | North-East | 1.29 km |
| Suliapahad | East | 1.35 km |
| Kunjabelli | South | 1.61 km |
| Rakesia | South-West | 2.23 km |
| Gopinathpur | South-East | 2.58 km |
| Kumundi | North | 2.64 km |
| Nayana Sagar | East | 2.73 km |
| Sarapokhari | South | 2.87 km |
| Serajanga | West | 3.00 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bara Khola
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bara Khola. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Bara Khola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Bara Khola is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bara Khola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bara Khola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Bara Khola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bara Khola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Bara Khola
Where is Bara Khola located?
Bara Khola village is located in Khandapada Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bara Khola?
The Gram Panchayat of Bara Khola is Benagadia.
What is the pincode of Bara Khola?
The pincode of Bara Khola is 752077.