Kirkhalpadu - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kirkhalpadu is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirkhalpadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirkhalpadu is 425670. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kirkhalpadu 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 Kirkhalpadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kirkhalpadu village had a total population of 90 people, including 44 males and 46 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.62%, with male literacy at 34.29% and female literacy at 10.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirkhalpadu

Kirkhalpadu 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 Kirkhalpadu

Kirkhalpadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kirkhalpadu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kirkhalpadu is about 33 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 Kirkhalpadu

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

Health Facilities in Kirkhalpadu

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

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