Chilguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Chilguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mundaraguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilguda is 423843. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chilguda 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 Chilguda

As per Census 2011, Chilguda village has a total population of 1,635 people, consisting of 825 males and 810 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 814 illiterate residents. Additionally, 523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilguda

Chilguda 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 Chilguda

Chilguda 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 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chilguda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chilguda is about 40 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 Chilguda

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

Health Facilities in Chilguda

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

FAQs about Chilguda