Khariar Road
| Khariar Road | |
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 Khariar Road
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| Coordinates: 20°53′56″N 82°30′32″E / 20.899°N 82.509°ECoordinates: 20°53′56″N 82°30′32″E / 20.899°N 82.509°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Nuapada |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,627 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 766104 |
| Telephone code | 06678 |
Khariar Road is a town and a notified area committee in Nuapada district in the Indian state of Odisha.
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Demographics [edit]
As of the 2001 Indian census,[1] Khariar Road had a population of 16,627. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Khariar Road had an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 70% and female literacy 51%. In Khariar Road, 14% of the population was under 6 years of age.
The city has a combination of different religion and languages. Basically Oriya is the common language but in some parts Chhatisgadi language prevails.
Education [edit]
Khariar Road is one of the education hub in Nuapada district of Odisha. There are many schools which provide quality education.
Schools [edit]
- Gopabandhu Middle English school
- Navjyoti Vidyalay
- Delhi Public School
- Gurunanak Public School
- Gopabandhu Vidyapeeth
- Saraawati Vidyamandir
Places of interest [edit]
Patora [edit]
Patora is a small village, 25 km from Khariar Road and one of the major tourism attraction of this region. Tourists come here from many parts of Odisha and Chattishgarh. Yogeswar temple, Patora Dam and Rajeev udyan are main attraction here.
Yogeswar temple [edit]
Yogeswar temple at Patora is famous for its ancient Shiva Linga.
Patora Dam [edit]
Patora Dam is built on Jonk river, in Odisha.
Rajeev udyan [edit]
Godhas waterfall [edit]
Godhas is 42 km from Khariar Road. Waterfall here is very energetic in rainy and winter season. The place is surrounded by forest and is suitable for night camping.
Nrushinghnath [edit]
Jonk River [edit]
New aerodrum Area [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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