Cherakhanda Maharapada - Athmallik, Angul

Cherakhanda Maharapada is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Thakurgarh and around 61 km from Anugul . Thakuragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherakhanda Maharapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherakhanda Maharapada is 405047. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Cherakhanda Maharapada

According to the 2011 Census, Cherakhanda Maharapada village had a total population of 232 people, including 125 males and 107 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Cherakhanda Maharapada

Cherakhanda Maharapada 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Cherakhanda Maharapada

Public transport in the Cherakhanda Maharapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Cherakhanda Maharapada is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Cherakhanda Maharapada is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherakhanda Maharapada

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

Health Facilities in Cherakhanda Maharapada

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

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