Chilisanka - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Chilisanka is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Burja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilisanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilisanka is 428517. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Chilisanka 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 Chilisanka

According to the 2011 Census, Chilisanka village had a total population of 393 people, including 197 males and 196 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.03%, with male literacy at 46.01% and female literacy at 13.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilisanka

Chilisanka 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 Chilisanka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chilisanka. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Chilisanka is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chilisanka is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilisanka

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

Health Facilities in Chilisanka

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

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