Khudpeja - Khariar, Nuapada

Khudpeja is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khudpej serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khudpeja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudpeja is 421982. The village covers a total geographical area of 512 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khudpeja 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 Khudpeja

According to the 2011 Census, Khudpeja village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 713 males and 673 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.13%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 43.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Khudpeja

Khudpeja 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 Khudpeja

Khudpeja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khudpeja is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khudpeja is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudpeja

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

Health Facilities in Khudpeja

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

FAQs about Khudpeja