Khilamunda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Khilamunda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Puttasing and around 95 km from Rayagada . Chinasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khilamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khilamunda is 427182. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khilamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Khilamunda village had a total population of 793 people, including 405 males and 388 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.78%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 23.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 790.

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

Nearby Villages of Khilamunda

Khilamunda 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 Khilamunda

Khilamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Khilamunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khilamunda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khilamunda

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

Health Facilities in Khilamunda

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

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