Chilam - Nandapur, Koraput

Chilam is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Padua and around 63 km from Koraput. Balda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilam is 429671. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Chilam

According to the 2011 Census, Chilam village had a total population of 75 people, including 32 males and 43 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,344 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.15%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 32.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilam

Chilam 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 Chilam

Public transport in the Chilam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padua, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Chilam is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chilam 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 Chilam

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

Health Facilities in Chilam

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

FAQs about Chilam