Charapada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Charapada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Charapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charapada is 395648. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Charapada

As per Census 2011, Charapada village has a total population of 4,640 people, consisting of 2,130 males and 2,510 females. The village has 1,153 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 533 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,357 literate and 1,283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Charapada

Charapada 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 Charapada

Charapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Charapada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Charapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charapada

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

Health Facilities in Charapada

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

FAQs about Charapada