Chandiput - Mohana, Gajapati

Chandiput is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandiput is 413886. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chandiput

According to the 2011 Census, Chandiput village had a total population of 1,928 people, including 989 males and 939 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandiput

Chandiput 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 Chandiput

Chandiput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chandiput is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Chandiput is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandiput

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

Health Facilities in Chandiput

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

FAQs about Chandiput