Changuapada - Patana, Keonjhar

Changuapada is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Turumunga and around 29 km from Kendujhar. Murusuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Changuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Changuapada is 385764. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 758017 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Changuapada

As per Census 2011, Changuapada village has a total population of 134 people, consisting of 65 males and 69 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1346569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Literate Population864343
Illiterate Population482226

Nearby Villages of Changuapada

Changuapada 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)
KiapadaSouth-East0.76 km
PatanaliNorth-West0.88 km
MaudipaNorth-East1.58 km
DenuaWest2.02 km
MurusuanNorth-West2.19 km
SilidaSouth-East2.42 km
JumeiNorth2.43 km
RaipurEast2.53 km
BhalupahadiWest2.95 km
SurendrapurNorth-East2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Changuapada

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Changuapada. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Changuapada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Changuapada is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Changuapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Changuapada

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

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

FAQs about Changuapada

Where is Changuapada located?

Changuapada village is located in Patana Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Changuapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Changuapada is Murusuan.

What is the pincode of Changuapada?

The pincode of Changuapada is 758017.

What is the population of Changuapada?

Changuapada has a total population of 134, including 65 males and 69 females.

How many households are there in Changuapada?

There are 36 households in Changuapada.

What is the literacy rate in Changuapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Changuapada is 64.18%. Male literacy is 66.15% and female literacy is 62.32%.