Khirpur - Ulunda, Sonepur

Khirpur is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Biramaharajpur and around 17 km from Subarnapur. Jaloe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirpur is 419337. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khirpur 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 Khirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khirpur village had a total population of 512 people, including 250 males and 262 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.52%, with male literacy at 81.61% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirpur

Khirpur 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 Khirpur

Khirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Khirpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Khirpur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirpur

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

Health Facilities in Khirpur

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

FAQs about Khirpur