Chikamba - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Chikamba is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chikamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikamba is 428408. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikamba

According to the 2011 Census, Chikamba village had a total population of 656 people, including 323 males and 333 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.06%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikamba

Chikamba 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 Chikamba

Chikamba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Chikamba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chikamba 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 Chikamba

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

Health Facilities in Chikamba

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

FAQs about Chikamba