Khaira - Boden, Nuapada

Khaira is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khaira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 422082. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khaira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khariar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 1,927 people, including 976 males and 951 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.58%, with male literacy at 69.00% and female literacy at 37.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,073.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Public transport in the Khaira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khaira is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khaira is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira