Khalna - Sinapali, Nuapada

Khalna is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Godal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalna is 422188. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Khalna 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 Khalna

According to the 2011 Census, Khalna village had a total population of 608 people, including 293 males and 315 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.38%, with male literacy at 75.48% and female literacy at 49.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalna

Khalna 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 Khalna

Khalna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khalna is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khalna is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalna

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

Health Facilities in Khalna

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

FAQs about Khalna