Chipawand - Kondagaon

Chipawand is a village situated in the Kondagaon tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Kondagaon and around 96 km from Jagdalpur. Chipawand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chipawand is 448803. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.52 hectares and falls under the 494226 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chipawand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kondagaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chipawand

As per Census 2011, Chipawand village has a total population of 1,484 people, consisting of 737 males and 747 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 952 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chipawand are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,484737747
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627983
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)952466486
Literate Population845485360
Illiterate Population639252387

Nearby Villages of Chipawand

Chipawand 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmargaonSouth-East2.02 km
BadebhirawandSouth-West4.13 km
MulmulaNorth-West4.17 km
NeotaWest5.59 km
ChhotebhirawandSouth-West5.74 km
ChhotebanjodaSouth-West7.56 km
BolbolaSouth-West7.97 km
IndagaonNorth-West8.28 km
BhogadiNorth8.44 km
JarebendriSouth-West8.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chipawand

Chipawand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Chipawand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Chipawand is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chipawand

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chipawand

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chipawand

Where is Chipawand located?

Chipawand village is located in Kondagaon Tehsil, Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chipawand?

Chipawand is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chipawand?

The pincode of Chipawand is 494226.

What is the population of Chipawand?

Chipawand has a total population of 1,484, including 737 males and 747 females.

How many households are there in Chipawand?

There are 309 households in Chipawand.

What is the literacy rate in Chipawand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chipawand is 56.94%. Male literacy is 65.81% and female literacy is 48.19%.