Chandragiri - Mohana, Gajapati

Chandragiri is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandragiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandragiri is 413928. The village covers a total geographical area of 852 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chandragiri 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 Chandragiri

As per Census 2011, Chandragiri village has a total population of 4,467 people, consisting of 2,169 males and 2,298 females. The village has 800 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,802 literate and 1,665 illiterate residents. Additionally, 752 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandragiri

Chandragiri 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 Chandragiri

Chandragiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chandragiri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Chandragiri is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandragiri

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

Health Facilities in Chandragiri

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

FAQs about Chandragiri