Chandikhaman - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Chandikhaman is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandikhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandikhaman is 387637. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chandikhaman

As per Census 2011, Chandikhaman village has a total population of 1,166 people, consisting of 525 males and 641 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 473 literate and 693 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandikhaman are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chandikhaman

Chandikhaman 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 Chandikhaman

Chandikhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Chandikhaman is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chandikhaman is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandikhaman

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

Health Facilities in Chandikhaman

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

FAQs about Chandikhaman