Chhoriagada - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Chhoriagada is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhuriagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhoriagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhoriagada is 423787. The village covers a total geographical area of 1174 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chhoriagada 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 Chhoriagada

As per Census 2011, Chhoriagada village has a total population of 4,412 people, consisting of 2,232 males and 2,180 females. The village has 1,085 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 638 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,197 literate and 2,215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhoriagada

Chhoriagada 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 Chhoriagada

Chhoriagada 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 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chhoriagada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chhoriagada is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhoriagada

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

Health Facilities in Chhoriagada

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

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