Cherantapada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Cherantapada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kantapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherantapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherantapada is 395667. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Cherantapada 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 Cherantapada

As per Census 2011, Cherantapada village has a total population of 1,692 people, consisting of 775 males and 917 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,305 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 645 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,692775917
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708189
Scheduled Castes (SC)645310335
Literate Population1,305646659
Illiterate Population387129258

Nearby Villages of Cherantapada

Cherantapada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GokarneswarNorth-West0.77 km
KantapadaNorth1.26 km
ManeidihaSouth-West1.37 km
MakundapurWest1.72 km
BadagaraNorth-East1.78 km
GiriaSouth-East1.84 km
NahuliaSouth-East1.85 km
BaghabudaNorth2.01 km
DasabhagariaSouth2.05 km
PimpudiEast2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Cherantapada

Cherantapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Cherantapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Cherantapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherantapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Cherantapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Cherantapada

Where is Cherantapada located?

Cherantapada village is located in Rajkanika Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Cherantapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Cherantapada is Kantapada.

What is the pincode of Cherantapada?

The pincode of Cherantapada is 754220.

What is the population of Cherantapada?

Cherantapada has a total population of 1,692, including 775 males and 917 females.

How many households are there in Cherantapada?

There are 399 households in Cherantapada.

What is the literacy rate in Cherantapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Cherantapada is 77.13%. Male literacy is 83.35% and female literacy is 71.86%.