Chakamal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Chakamal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Salepali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakamal is 420683. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chakamal 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 Chakamal

According to the 2011 Census, Chakamal village had a total population of 926 people, including 473 males and 453 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 70.83% and female literacy at 45.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakamal

Chakamal 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 Chakamal

Chakamal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chakamal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chakamal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakamal

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

Health Facilities in Chakamal

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

FAQs about Chakamal