Chudangapur - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Chudangapur is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Digapahandi and around 57 km from Chatrapur. Chudangapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chudangapur is 412745. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Chudangapur

As per Census 2011, Chudangapur village has a total population of 2,597 people, consisting of 1,338 males and 1,259 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 345 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,305 literate and 1,292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5971,3381,259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)345176169
Scheduled Castes (SC)222114108
Literate Population1,305786519
Illiterate Population1,292552740

Nearby Villages of Chudangapur

Chudangapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakarapurSouth-East1.20 km
AnkoradaSouth-West1.41 km
SahasapurNorth-East1.80 km
JalameraNorth-West1.91 km
MahanalaNorth2.32 km
PatandaSouth-East2.41 km
SundhipalliWest2.49 km
RajapurSouth-West2.84 km
KusapadaSouth-East3.04 km
KedarapurSouth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chudangapur

Chudangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Chudangapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chudangapur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chudangapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chudangapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chudangapur

Where is Chudangapur located?

Chudangapur village is located in Sanakhemundi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chudangapur?

Chudangapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chudangapur?

The pincode of Chudangapur is 761012.

What is the population of Chudangapur?

Chudangapur has a total population of 2,597, including 1,338 males and 1,259 females.

How many households are there in Chudangapur?

There are 533 households in Chudangapur.

What is the literacy rate in Chudangapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chudangapur is 50.25%. Male literacy is 58.74% and female literacy is 41.22%.