Khilamunda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Khilamunda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Akhusingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khilamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khilamunda is 427096. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 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 716 people, including 229 males and 487 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 2,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Khilamunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khilamunda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:

FAQs about Khilamunda