Chichia - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Chichia is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chichia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichia is 423896. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chichia

According to the 2011 Census, Chichia village had a total population of 2,695 people, including 1,374 males and 1,321 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.40%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 46.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichia

Chichia 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 Chichia

Chichia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chichia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chichia is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichia

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

Health Facilities in Chichia

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

FAQs about Chichia