Champia - Boriguma, Koraput

Champia is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Champia is 428218. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Champia

According to the 2011 Census, Champia village had a total population of 1,159 people, including 587 males and 572 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.72%, with male literacy at 59.27% and female literacy at 36.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Champia

Champia 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 Champia

Champia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Champia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Champia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Champia

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

Health Facilities in Champia

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

FAQs about Champia