Chhamudia - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Chhamudia is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chakidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhamudia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhamudia is 388392. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Chhamudia 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 Chhamudia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhamudia village had a total population of 428 people, including 212 males and 216 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.84%, with male literacy at 80.87% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhamudia

Chhamudia 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 Chhamudia

Chhamudia 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 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Chhamudia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chhamudia 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 Chhamudia

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

Health Facilities in Chhamudia

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

FAQs about Chhamudia