Kharsali - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Kharsali 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. Luhapank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharsali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsali is 382427. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharsali 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 Kharsali

According to the 2011 Census, Kharsali village had a total population of 257 people, including 135 males and 122 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.91%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 46.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharsali

Kharsali 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 Kharsali

Public transport in the Kharsali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Kharsali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kharsali 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 Kharsali

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

Health Facilities in Kharsali

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

FAQs about Kharsali