Chilida - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Chilida is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilida is 402452. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Chilida

According to the 2011 Census, Chilida village had a total population of 761 people, including 356 males and 405 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.12%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 59.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilida

Chilida 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 Chilida

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chilida. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Chilida is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Chilida is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilida

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

Health Facilities in Chilida

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

FAQs about Chilida