Chitalput - Nandapur, Koraput

Chitalput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Nandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitalput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitalput is 429887. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Chitalput 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 Chitalput

According to the 2011 Census, Chitalput village had a total population of 138 people, including 66 males and 72 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.02%, with male literacy at 39.62% and female literacy at 5.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitalput

Chitalput 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 Chitalput

Public transport in the Chitalput is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Chitalput is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chitalput is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitalput

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

Health Facilities in Chitalput

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

FAQs about Chitalput