Chanchadaguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Chanchadaguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dhamunipanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanchadaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanchadaguda is 425501. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Chanchadaguda

As per Census 2011, Chanchadaguda village has a total population of 192 people, consisting of 101 males and 91 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 54 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19210191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291811
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452322
Literate Population544113
Illiterate Population1386078

Nearby Villages of Chanchadaguda

Chanchadaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumargudaSouth-East0.77 km
KhadikabandaliNorth1.07 km
PapibaliWest1.34 km
KamatanaNorth-East1.37 km
ArisakenduNorth-East2.04 km
SurumuliNorth-West2.06 km
GundurigudaEast2.11 km
KodabhataSouth2.13 km
BadababunagudaNorth-East2.36 km
KulumuhiWest2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanchadaguda

Chanchadaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Chanchadaguda is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Chanchadaguda 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 Chanchadaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chanchadaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chanchadaguda

Where is Chanchadaguda located?

Chanchadaguda village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanchadaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chanchadaguda is Dhamunipanga.

What is the pincode of Chanchadaguda?

The pincode of Chanchadaguda is 765016.

What is the population of Chanchadaguda?

Chanchadaguda has a total population of 192, including 101 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Chanchadaguda?

There are 43 households in Chanchadaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Chanchadaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanchadaguda is 28.13%. Male literacy is 40.59% and female literacy is 14.29%.