Bad Khamar - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Bad Khamar is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Subalaya and around 31 km from Subarnapur. Jatesingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bad Khamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bad Khamar is 419511. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Subalaya is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Bad Khamar

According to the 2011 Census, Bad Khamar village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 816 males and 773 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 89.23% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Bad Khamar

Bad Khamar 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 Bad Khamar

Public transport in the Bad Khamar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Subalaya to Bad Khamar is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bad Khamar is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bad Khamar

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

Health Facilities in Bad Khamar

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

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