Khalopadar - Muniguda, Rayagada

Khalopadar is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 95 km from Ambadala and around 75 km from Rayagada . Kumudaballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalopadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalopadar is 424841. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Khalopadar 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 Khalopadar

According to the 2011 Census, Khalopadar village had a total population of 381 people, including 183 males and 198 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.45%, with male literacy at 29.87% and female literacy at 16.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalopadar

Khalopadar 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 Khalopadar

Khalopadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Khalopadar is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khalopadar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalopadar

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

Health Facilities in Khalopadar

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

FAQs about Khalopadar