Chahakapara - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Chahakapara is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bender serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chahakapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chahakapara is 420798. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Chahakapara

According to the 2011 Census, Chahakapara village had a total population of 307 people, including 155 males and 152 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.80%, with male literacy at 45.74% and female literacy at 25.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Chahakapara

Chahakapara 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 Chahakapara

Chahakapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chahakapara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chahakapara is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chahakapara

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

Health Facilities in Chahakapara

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

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