Kharsel is an inhabited village in Kegaon Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423619, the Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 212 households and the reported area is 250 hectares. The local references include Palana Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 38 km.
In short:
Kharsel is a village in Kegaon Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 423619 and 739 people in 212 households.
Village Code423619
Population739
Households212
Area250 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna
Detailed village profile
Kharsel at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 739 people, 250 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Kharsel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kharsel falls under Kegaon Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
The Census village code is 423619.
The record lists 739 people living in 212 households.
The reported village area is 250 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bhawanipatna.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Kharsel
Census Village Code
423619
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kegaon
Sub-district Census Code
03165
CD Block
Bhawanipatna
Gram Panchayat
Palana
Households
212
Population
739
Male Population
396
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
866.16
Area
250 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766036
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density295.6 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.49 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.65%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kharsel in the official administrative record. Census village code 423619, Palana Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipatna CD Block.
State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03165
Village Census Code
423619
CD Block Code
0268
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Bhawanipatna
Gram Panchayat Name
Palana
Location and Distance
Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Kharsel, about 38 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kegaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhawanipatna
Distance within State/UT
38 km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
250 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 212 households, with 396 male residents and 343 female residents. The average household size is 3.49, and SC share is 44.65% and ST share is 18% for Kharsel. Population density works out to about 295.6 people per sq km.
Total Households
212
Total Population
739
Male Population
396
Female Population
343
Sex Ratio
866.16
Average Household Size
3.49
SC Population
330
SC Male Population
178
SC Female Population
152
SC Population Share
44.65
ST Population
133
ST Male Population
70
ST Female Population
63
ST Population Share
18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kharsel list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kharsel. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kharsel include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.71 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kharsel include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kharsel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kharsel is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kharsel show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Onion, net sown area is 199.43 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Onion
Forest Area In Hectares
2.45 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.48
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.59 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.72 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
199.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
195.43 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0
Canals Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
1
50%
State Bank of India
1
50%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kharsel village located?
Kharsel is in Kegaon Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.
Which district is Kharsel village in?
Kharsel village is in Kalahandi district.
Which state is Kharsel village in?
Kharsel village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Kharsel under?
Kharsel comes under Kegaon Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kharsel?
The Census village code of Kharsel is 423619.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kharsel under?
Kharsel is listed under Palana Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipatna.
What is the population of Kharsel village?
The village record lists 739 people and 212 households for Kharsel.
How many households are in Kharsel village?
The village record lists 212 households for Kharsel.
What is the male and female population of Kharsel?
The record lists 396 male residents and 343 female residents for Kharsel.
What is the sex ratio of Kharsel village?
The sex ratio of Kharsel is 866.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kharsel village?
The reported geographical area of Kharsel is 250 hectares.
What is the population density of Kharsel village?
The approximate population density of Kharsel is 295.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kharsel?
The nearest town listed for Kharsel is Bhawanipatna, about 38 km away.
How far is Kharsel from the district headquarters?
Kharsel is about 38 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kharsel from the sub-district headquarters?
Kharsel is about 38 km from Kegaon, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kharsel?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kharsel.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kharsel?
For Kharsel, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Onion, net sown area is 199.43 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kharsel?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kharsel. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.