Chilikaposi - Champua, Keonjhar

Chilikaposi is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Champua and around 49 km from Kendujhar. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilikaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilikaposi is 385491. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chilikaposi 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 Chilikaposi

According to the 2011 Census, Chilikaposi village had a total population of 123 people, including 64 males and 59 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 63.46%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1236459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population824933
Illiterate Population411526

Nearby Villages of Chilikaposi

Chilikaposi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RangamatiaNorth-West1.08 km
KundaposiSouth-East1.25 km
RaruangodaNorth-East1.32 km
BasudevpurSouth-West1.41 km
SunariposiSouth-East1.83 km
Kansara(ka)South1.87 km
BankiaNorth-West2.05 km
SubhadradeipurSouth-West2.50 km
HrudurampurNorth-West2.83 km
PokhariaWest2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chilikaposi

Chilikaposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Chilikaposi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chilikaposi is about 49 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 Chilikaposi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chilikaposi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chilikaposi

Where is Chilikaposi located?

Chilikaposi village is located in Champua Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chilikaposi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chilikaposi is Rangamatia.

What is the pincode of Chilikaposi?

The pincode of Chilikaposi is 758041.

What is the population of Chilikaposi?

Chilikaposi had a total population of 123, including 64 males and 59 females.

How many households are there in Chilikaposi?

Chilikaposi had 35 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chilikaposi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilikaposi was 74.55%. Male literacy was 84.48% and female literacy was 63.46%.