Khairtap - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Khairtap is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Charamal and around 54 km from Sambalpur. Badmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairtap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairtap is 382300. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Khairtap

According to the 2011 Census, Khairtap village had a total population of 177 people, including 92 males and 85 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.80%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 81.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairtap

Khairtap 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 Khairtap

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khairtap. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Khairtap is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Khairtap 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 Khairtap

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

Health Facilities in Khairtap

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

FAQs about Khairtap