Chamarda - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Chamarda is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Anandapur and around 93 km from Kendujhar. Kantipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamarda is 387040. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 758021 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chamarda

According to the 2011 Census, Chamarda village had a total population of 585 people, including 287 males and 298 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.32%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 67.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamarda

Chamarda 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 Chamarda

Chamarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Chamarda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chamarda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamarda

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

Health Facilities in Chamarda

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

FAQs about Chamarda