Chimila - Champua, Keonjhar

Chimila is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Champua and around 54 km from Kendujhar. Kodagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chimila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chimila is 385394. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Chimila 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 Chimila

According to the 2011 Census, Chimila village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 557 males and 551 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 76.42% and female literacy at 49.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 735.

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

Nearby Villages of Chimila

Chimila 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 Chimila

Chimila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Chimila is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chimila is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chimila

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

Health Facilities in Chimila

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

FAQs about Chimila