Chandagiri - Khariar, Nuapada

Chandagiri is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Sardhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandagiri is 422040. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chandagiri

As per Census 2011, Chandagiri village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 346 males and 336 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandagiri

Chandagiri 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 Chandagiri

Chandagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chandagiri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chandagiri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandagiri

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

Health Facilities in Chandagiri

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

FAQs about Chandagiri