Chintapokhari - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Chintapokhari is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Motunga and around 35 km from Dhenkanal. Motanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chintapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chintapokhari is 402915. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chintapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Chintapokhari village had a total population of 775 people, including 391 males and 384 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.13%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 77.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Chintapokhari

Chintapokhari 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 Chintapokhari

Chintapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Chintapokhari is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Chintapokhari is about 35 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 Chintapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Chintapokhari

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

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