Chakidi - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Chakidi is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chakidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakidi is 388407. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chakidi

As per Census 2011, Chakidi village has a total population of 698 people, consisting of 337 males and 361 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 665 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakidi

Chakidi 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 Chakidi

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Chakidi. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Chakidi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chakidi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakidi

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

Health Facilities in Chakidi

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

FAQs about Chakidi