Chamakpur - Barbil, Keonjhar

Chamakpur is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Champua and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Chamakapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamakpur is 385424. The village covers a total geographical area of 1272 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chamakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chamakpur village had a total population of 1,829 people, including 934 males and 895 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 42.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,208.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamakpur

Chamakpur 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 Chamakpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chamakpur. The nearest railway station is Joda Block Cabin, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Chamakpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chamakpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamakpur

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

Health Facilities in Chamakpur

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

FAQs about Chamakpur