Chingerbandh - Patnagarh, Balangir

Chingerbandh is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gangasagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chingerbandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chingerbandh is 420668. The village covers a total geographical area of 538 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chingerbandh 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 Chingerbandh

According to the 2011 Census, Chingerbandh village had a total population of 1,477 people, including 737 males and 740 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.85%, with male literacy at 69.59% and female literacy at 54.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Chingerbandh

Chingerbandh 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 Chingerbandh

Public transport in the Chingerbandh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chingerbandh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chingerbandh is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chingerbandh

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

Health Facilities in Chingerbandh

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

FAQs about Chingerbandh