Khajuribahal - Banei, Sundargarh

Khajuribahal is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Tikaetpali and around 192 km from Sundargarh. Kasada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajuribahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajuribahal is 385081. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

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

Population of Khajuribahal

As per Census 2011, Khajuribahal village has a total population of 269 people, consisting of 135 males and 134 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khajuribahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population269135134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331815
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20398105
Literate Population17810870
Illiterate Population912764

Nearby Villages of Khajuribahal

Khajuribahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalitakudarNorth-West1.55 km
GhanshyampurWest1.78 km
BarabedaNorth-East2.41 km
GillyNorth-East2.68 km
JambhiriposhNorth2.86 km
PhalsaghatNorth3.18 km
TikayatpaliNorth-West3.26 km
KasadaWest3.46 km
KantapaliNorth3.58 km
KandhiposhWest3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khajuribahal

Khajuribahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Khajuribahal is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Khajuribahal is about 192 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khajuribahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khajuribahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khajuribahal

Where is Khajuribahal located?

Khajuribahal village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khajuribahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Khajuribahal is Kasada.

What is the pincode of Khajuribahal?

The pincode of Khajuribahal is 770051.

What is the population of Khajuribahal?

Khajuribahal has a total population of 269, including 135 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Khajuribahal?

There are 65 households in Khajuribahal.

What is the literacy rate in Khajuribahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khajuribahal is 66.17%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 52.24%.