Khinda - Rengali, Sambalpur

Khinda is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Thelkoloi and around 41 km from Sambalpur. Khinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khinda is 381675. The village covers a total geographical area of 1376 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khinda

According to the 2011 Census, Khinda village had a total population of 2,807 people, including 1,462 males and 1,345 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.59%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 69.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 976, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 641.

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

Nearby Villages of Khinda

Khinda 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 Khinda

Khinda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Khinda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Khinda is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khinda

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

Health Facilities in Khinda

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

FAQs about Khinda