Khaliapali
Khaliapali is a census town in Bargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha. Famous people from Khaliapali include the Khond saint Bhima Bhoi.[1]. ACC Cement Plant is located in Khaliapali village which provides employment to most of the youths of this village. Majority of the population here depend on farming. Rice is major crop which is cultivated here.
Khaliapali | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Khaliapali Location in Odisha, India  Khaliapali Khaliapali (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21.3723°N 83.6178°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Bargarh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,865 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Sambalpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | OD |
| Website | odisha |
The Dussehra celebration (also known as Vijayadashami) is very grand here and it attracts thousands of worshippers from all across the district.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Khaliapali had a population of 6865, up from 5257 in 2001.[3] Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%.[2] Khaliapali has an average literacy rate of 72%.[2] 13% of the population is under 7 years of age.[2]
References
- Roshen Dalal (2010). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. p. 73.
- Directorate of Census Operations: Odisha (2011). "District Census Handbook: Bargarh" (PDF). p. 26.
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.