Chandaka - Pottangi, Koraput

Chandaka is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chandaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandaka is 430076. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Chandaka 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 Chandaka

According to the 2011 Census, Chandaka village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 587 males and 659 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.97%, with male literacy at 47.46% and female literacy at 22.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 422.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandaka

Chandaka 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 Chandaka

Public transport in the Chandaka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Chandaka is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chandaka is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandaka

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

Health Facilities in Chandaka

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

FAQs about Chandaka