Khalana


Khalana is a village in Kendujhar district in the Indian state of Odisha.

Geography

It is situated 3 kilometres from NH 20 and 12 kilometres from Anandapur and 95 kilometres from Kendujhar.
Khalana is a panchayat village within Ghasipura Block of Anandapur Subdivision.
Nearby villages are Sainkul, Agarda Lunahara, Nuagaon and Suanpada.

Economy

The primary occupation is agriculture. Business is the fastest growing area. Younger people are migrating to find better jobs. A few provide government services as teachers, chartered accountants and scientists.

Administration

Khalana Village is administrated by Khalana Gram panchayat. Khalana gram panchayat includes two villages; Agarda and Khalana
Khalana Village has been divided into some Sahi's They are
  • Chhotipada Sahi
  • Bandha Sahi
  • Matihudi Sahi
  • Balidanda Sahi
  • Patana Sahi
  • Majhi Sahi
  • Gouda Sahi
  • Behera Sahi
  • Majhi Sahi
  • Gadia Sahi
  • Tala Sahi

    Education

Khalana Village has two primary schools and one high school to improve its education. The schools are
is the major local festival of the village and among other things, this festival is famous for chaiti parba.
Other local festivals include: Raja, Holi, Ratha-Yatra, Rama Nabami Janmastami, Lakshmi Puja, Nila Madhab and Narayan Medha.

Holy places

  • Bada Gadia pond
  • Kuni Baba Matha 10 temples are built there.
  • Hanuman Statue–statue of Lord Hanuman near Patana Gadia