Khamatarai - Khariar, Nuapada

Khamatarai is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Duajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamatarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamatarai is 422057. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khamatarai 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 Khamatarai

According to the 2011 Census, Khamatarai village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 611 males and 599 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.81%, with male literacy at 71.87% and female literacy at 47.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 745.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamatarai

Khamatarai 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 Khamatarai

Khamatarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khamatarai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khamatarai is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamatarai

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

Health Facilities in Khamatarai

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

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