Khendraposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Khendraposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khendraposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khendraposh is 384899. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

Khendraposh 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 Khendraposh

According to the 2011 Census, Khendraposh village had a total population of 258 people, including 124 males and 134 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 67.29% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Khendraposh

Khendraposh 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 Khendraposh

Khendraposh 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 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Khendraposh is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Khendraposh is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khendraposh

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

Health Facilities in Khendraposh

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

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