Chhilpa - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Chhilpa is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhilpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhilpa is 423953. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chhilpa

According to the 2011 Census, Chhilpa village had a total population of 2,534 people, including 1,269 males and 1,265 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.59%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 48.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhilpa

Chhilpa 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 Chhilpa

Chhilpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chhilpa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chhilpa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhilpa

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

Health Facilities in Chhilpa

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

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