Chandnimal - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Chandnimal is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sahaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandnimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandnimal is 381198. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178 hectares and falls under the 768215 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Chandnimal

According to the 2011 Census, Chandnimal village had a total population of 521 people, including 255 males and 266 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.24%, with male literacy at 71.81% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandnimal

Chandnimal 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 Chandnimal

Chandnimal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Chandnimal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandnimal

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

Health Facilities in Chandnimal

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

FAQs about Chandnimal