Charapai - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Charapai is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Serigumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charapai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charapai is 425695. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Charapai 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 Charapai

According to the 2011 Census, Charapai village had a total population of 331 people, including 150 males and 181 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.30%, with male literacy at 26.61% and female literacy at 16.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Charapai

Charapai 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 Charapai

Charapai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalumaska, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Charapai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Charapai is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charapai

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

Health Facilities in Charapai

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

FAQs about Charapai