Chakatentuli - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Chakatentuli is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakatentuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakatentuli is 412804. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chakatentuli

As per Census 2011, Chakatentuli village has a total population of 833 people, consisting of 422 males and 411 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakatentuli

Chakatentuli 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 Chakatentuli

Chakatentuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chakatentuli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chakatentuli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakatentuli

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

Health Facilities in Chakatentuli

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

FAQs about Chakatentuli