Chilima - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Chilima is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Khunta and around 49 km from Baripada. Kuamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilima is 390963. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chilima

According to the 2011 Census, Chilima village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 612 males and 631 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.61%, with male literacy at 73.83% and female literacy at 57.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilima

Chilima 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 Chilima

Chilima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Chilima is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chilima 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 Chilima

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

Health Facilities in Chilima

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

FAQs about Chilima