Khadisa - Gop, Puri

Khadisa is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Payara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadisa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadisa is 409377. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khadisa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khadisa

As per Census 2011, Khadisa village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 310 males and 307 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khadisa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khadisa

Khadisa 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 Khadisa

Khadisa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Khadisa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Khadisa is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadisa

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

Health Facilities in Khadisa

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

FAQs about Khadisa