Khorla - Boden, Nuapada

Khorla 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 89 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Larka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khorla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khorla is 422134. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Khorla 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 Khorla

According to the 2011 Census, Khorla village had a total population of 383 people, including 184 males and 199 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.27%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 40.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Khorla

Khorla 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 Khorla

Public transport in the Khorla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khorla is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khorla is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khorla

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

Health Facilities in Khorla

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

FAQs about Khorla