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

As per Census 2011, Chahakapara village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 155 males and 152 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Chahakapara