Chilika - Khallikote, Ganjam
Chilika is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Khalikote and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Kesapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilika village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilika is 411947. The village covers a total geographical area of 877 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Chilika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khalikote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chilika
Chilika is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chilika
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chilika.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Chilika is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chilika is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chilika
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chilika village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chilika
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chilika village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chilika
Where is Chilika located?
Chilika village is located in Khallikote Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chilika?
The Gram Panchayat of Chilika is Kesapur.
What is the pincode of Chilika?
The pincode of Chilika is 761029.