Chudakhai - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Chudakhai is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Tarasingi and around 120 km from Chatrapur. Kudutai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chudakhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chudakhai is 410325. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 761131 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chudakhai

According to the 2011 Census, Chudakhai village had a total population of 346 people, including 192 males and 154 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 89.31% and female literacy at 60.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Chudakhai

Chudakhai 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 Chudakhai

Chudakhai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Chudakhai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chudakhai is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chudakhai

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

Health Facilities in Chudakhai

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

FAQs about Chudakhai