Chindaguda - Khariar, Nuapada

Chindaguda is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Chindaguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chindaguda is 421980. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chindaguda 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 Chindaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Chindaguda village had a total population of 1,335 people, including 684 males and 651 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 82.74% and female literacy at 59.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Chindaguda

Chindaguda 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 Chindaguda

Chindaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chindaguda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chindaguda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chindaguda

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

Health Facilities in Chindaguda

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

FAQs about Chindaguda