Khadikanala - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Khadikanala is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dhamunipanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadikanala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadikanala is 425543. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Khadikanala

According to the 2011 Census, Khadikanala village had a total population of 156 people, including 71 males and 85 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,197 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.38%, with male literacy at 75.81% and female literacy at 28.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadikanala

Khadikanala 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 Khadikanala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khadikanala. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Khadikanala is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khadikanala is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadikanala

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

Health Facilities in Khadikanala

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

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