Chasanimakhandi - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Chasanimakhandi is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chasa Nimakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chasanimakhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chasanimakhandi is 412790. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 761055 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chasanimakhandi 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 Chasanimakhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Chasanimakhandi village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 720 males and 648 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 55.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Chasanimakhandi

Chasanimakhandi 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 Chasanimakhandi

Chasanimakhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chasanimakhandi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chasanimakhandi is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chasanimakhandi

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

Health Facilities in Chasanimakhandi

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

FAQs about Chasanimakhandi