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

According to the 2011 Census, Changudipada village had a total population of 171 people, including 82 males and 89 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.61%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 25.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

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