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

As per Census 2011, Chintapokhari village has a total population of 775 people, consisting of 391 males and 384 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population775391384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964749
Scheduled Castes (SC)683038
Literate Population578317261
Illiterate Population19774123

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UperpalSouth1.09 km
BidoNorth-East1.12 km
MeramandaliSouth-West1.61 km
RangathaliWest1.67 km
MalibidoNorth-East1.77 km
SuraviNorth1.84 km
BinakarkateniEast1.92 km
HaladibahaliSouth-East1.94 km
BudhipahadSouth-East2.49 km
BudhapankaEast2.51 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chintapokhari

Where is Chintapokhari located?

Chintapokhari village is located in Odapada Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chintapokhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Chintapokhari is Motanga.

What is the pincode of Chintapokhari?

The pincode of Chintapokhari is 759121.

What is the population of Chintapokhari?

Chintapokhari has a total population of 775, including 391 males and 384 females.

How many households are there in Chintapokhari?

There are 170 households in Chintapokhari.

What is the literacy rate in Chintapokhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chintapokhari is 74.58%. Male literacy is 81.07% and female literacy is 67.97%.