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

According to the 2011 Census, Cherantapada village had a total population of 1,692 people, including 775 males and 917 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,183 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.74%, with male literacy at 93.08% and female literacy at 79.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Cherantapada