Chamakpur - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Chamakpur is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamakpur is 389038. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Chamakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chamakpur village had a total population of 598 people, including 284 males and 314 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.89%, with male literacy at 61.50% and female literacy at 43.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamakpur

Chamakpur 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 Chamakpur

Chamakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Chamakpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chamakpur is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamakpur

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

Health Facilities in Chamakpur

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

FAQs about Chamakpur