Chandalguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Chandalguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 65 km from Koraput. Ranaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandalguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandalguda is 428351. The village covers a total geographical area of 687 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Chandalguda

According to the 2011 Census, Chandalguda village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 496 males and 574 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.79%, with male literacy at 37.28% and female literacy at 17.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandalguda

Chandalguda 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 Chandalguda

Chandalguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Chandalguda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chandalguda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandalguda

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

Health Facilities in Chandalguda

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

FAQs about Chandalguda