Chalikipadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Chalikipadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Kesinga and around 54 km from Bhawanipatna. Gigina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalikipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalikipadar is 422325. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chalikipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Chalikipadar village had a total population of 216 people, including 101 males and 115 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.27%, with male literacy at 75.64% and female literacy at 49.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalikipadar

Chalikipadar 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 Chalikipadar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chalikipadar. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Chalikipadar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chalikipadar is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalikipadar

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

Health Facilities in Chalikipadar

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

FAQs about Chalikipadar