Chelagada - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Chelagada is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from R.udaygiri and around 100 km from Paralakhemundi. Chellagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chelagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chelagada is 414003. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

Chelagada 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 Chelagada

As per Census 2011, Chelagada village has a total population of 1,668 people, consisting of 881 males and 787 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 834 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chelagada

Chelagada 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 Chelagada

Chelagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Chelagada is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Chelagada 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 Chelagada

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

Health Facilities in Chelagada

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

FAQs about Chelagada