Chardia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Chardia 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chandibaunsmul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chardia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chardia is 395902. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chardia 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 Chardia

As per Census 2011, Chardia village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 329 males and 331 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 135 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chardia

Chardia 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 Chardia

Chardia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Chardia

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

FAQs about Chardia