Khandahata - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Khandahata is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandahata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandahata is 382461. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandahata 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 Khandahata

According to the 2011 Census, Khandahata village had a total population of 744 people, including 376 males and 368 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 91.92% and female literacy at 70.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandahata

Khandahata 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 Khandahata

Khandahata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Khandahata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Khandahata is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandahata

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

Health Facilities in Khandahata

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

FAQs about Khandahata