Chhadakia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Chhadakia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daringbadi and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Dasingbadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhadakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhadakia is 417511. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 762104 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Chhadakia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhadakia village had a total population of 681 people, including 338 males and 343 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.01%, with male literacy at 65.34% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhadakia

Chhadakia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chhadakia

Chhadakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Chhadakia has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Chhadakia is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Chhadakia is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhadakia

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

Health Facilities in Chhadakia

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

FAQs about Chhadakia