Chikarada - Kanisi, Ganjam

Chikarada is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Golanthara and around 32 km from Chatrapur. Chikarada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikarada is 412661. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chikarada

As per Census 2011, Chikarada village has a total population of 2,987 people, consisting of 1,445 males and 1,542 females. The village has 651 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,602 literate and 1,385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 541 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikarada

Chikarada 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 Chikarada

Chikarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Chikarada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chikarada is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikarada

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

Health Facilities in Chikarada

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

FAQs about Chikarada