Changudipada - Machh Kund, Koraput

Changudipada is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Changudipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Changudipada is 429583. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Changudipada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Changudipada

As per Census 2011, Changudipada village has a total population of 171 people, consisting of 82 males and 89 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Changudipada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Changudipada

Changudipada 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 Changudipada

Public transport in the Changudipada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Changudipada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Changudipada is about 63 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 Changudipada

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

Health Facilities in Changudipada

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

FAQs about Changudipada