Khajurijharan - Rairakhol, Sambalpur
Khajurijharan is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Tribanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajurijharan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajurijharan is 382470. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Khajurijharan 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 Khajurijharan
According to the 2011 Census, Khajurijharan village had a total population of 250 people, including 137 males and 113 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 250 | 137 | 113 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 30 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 181 | 95 | 86 |
| Literate Population | 154 | 98 | 56 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 39 | 57 |
Nearby Villages of Khajurijharan
Khajurijharan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khajurijharan
Public transport in the Khajurijharan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Khajurijharan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Khajurijharan is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khajurijharan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khajurijharan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khajurijharan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khajurijharan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Khajurijharan
Where is Khajurijharan located?
Khajurijharan village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khajurijharan?
The Gram Panchayat of Khajurijharan is Tribanpur.
What is the pincode of Khajurijharan?
The pincode of Khajurijharan is 768106.
What is the population of Khajurijharan?
Khajurijharan had a total population of 250, including 137 males and 113 females.
How many households are there in Khajurijharan?
Khajurijharan had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khajurijharan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khajurijharan was 75.86%. Male literacy was 91.59% and female literacy was 58.33%.