Chandrasekhar - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Chandrasekhar is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kurunti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrasekhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrasekhar is 395964. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chandrasekhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandrasekhar village had a total population of 535 people, including 269 males and 266 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.86%, with male literacy at 97.50% and female literacy at 90.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrasekhar

Chandrasekhar 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 Chandrasekhar

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chandrasekhar. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Chandrasekhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Chandrasekhar is about 53 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 Chandrasekhar

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

Health Facilities in Chandrasekhar

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

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