Khirmal - Boden, Nuapada

Khirmal is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Rokal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirmal is 422128. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khirmal 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 Khirmal

According to the 2011 Census, Khirmal village had a total population of 1,095 people, including 526 males and 569 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.87%, with male literacy at 68.91% and female literacy at 41.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirmal

Khirmal 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 Khirmal

Public transport in the Khirmal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khirmal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khirmal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirmal

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

Health Facilities in Khirmal

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

FAQs about Khirmal