Chicheiguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Chicheiguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chicheiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicheiguda is 423725. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chicheiguda 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 Chicheiguda

As per Census 2011, Chicheiguda village has a total population of 2,949 people, consisting of 1,536 males and 1,413 females. The village has 749 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,947 literate and 1,002 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chicheiguda

Chicheiguda 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 Chicheiguda

Chicheiguda 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 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chicheiguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chicheiguda is about 30 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 Chicheiguda

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

Health Facilities in Chicheiguda

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

FAQs about Chicheiguda