Chakipada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Chakipada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bomakai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakipada is 412862. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chakipada 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 Chakipada

According to the 2011 Census, Chakipada village had a total population of 577 people, including 307 males and 270 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 60.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakipada

Chakipada 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 Chakipada

Chakipada 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 132.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chakipada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chakipada is about 69 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 Chakipada

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

Health Facilities in Chakipada

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

FAQs about Chakipada