Khamar

Khamar is a village located in Chandanpur tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Chandanpur (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Kanheibidyadharpur is the gram panchayat of Khamar village.

Here you can discover what makes Khamar unique in its vibrant Chandanpur-Puri region. You’ll see Khamar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khamar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khamar is 409784. The village spans a total geographical area of 192 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752012. Puri is nearest town to Khamar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khamar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Puri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khamar

Population of Khamar

According to the 2011 Census, Khamar has a total population of about 848, with approximately 434 males and 414 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 70 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.75%, with male literacy at about 75.35% and female literacy near 57.73%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khamar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khamar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khamar. As per the 2011 stats, Khamar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khamar

Knowing the nearby villages of Khamar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khamar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khamar