Khatipada - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Khatipada is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatipada is 425634. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khatipada 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 Khatipada

As per Census 2011, Khatipada village has a total population of 147 people, consisting of 69 males and 78 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatipada

Khatipada 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 Khatipada

Khatipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Khatipada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khatipada is about 32 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 Khatipada

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

Health Facilities in Khatipada

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

FAQs about Khatipada