Charada - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Charada is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Kakiriguma and around 58 km from Koraput. Bhitaragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charada is 428870. The village covers a total geographical area of 924 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Charada 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 Charada

According to the 2011 Census, Charada village had a total population of 1,802 people, including 838 males and 964 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.09%, with male literacy at 50.80% and female literacy at 36.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 943.

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

Nearby Villages of Charada

Charada 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 Charada

Public transport in the Charada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baiguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Charada is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Charada is about 58 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 Charada

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

Health Facilities in Charada

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

FAQs about Charada