Chormalda - Barbil, Keonjhar

Chormalda is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Rugudi and around 85 km from Kendujhar. Laidapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chormalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chormalda is 385294. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 758035 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chormalda 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 Chormalda

As per Census 2011, Chormalda village has a total population of 565 people, consisting of 297 males and 268 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 457 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chormalda

Chormalda 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 Chormalda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chormalda. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Chormalda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chormalda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chormalda

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

Health Facilities in Chormalda

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

FAQs about Chormalda