Champajora - Kashipur, Rayagada
Champajora is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Renga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champajora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Champajora is 425939. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Champajora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Champajora
According to the 2011 Census, Champajora village had a total population of 454 people, including 234 males and 220 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.77%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 51.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 454 | 234 | 220 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 27 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 89 | 68 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 276 | 182 | 94 |
| Illiterate Population | 178 | 52 | 126 |
Nearby Villages of Champajora
Champajora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Champajora
Champajora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Champajora is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Champajora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Champajora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Champajora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Champajora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Champajora
Where is Champajora located?
Champajora village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Champajora?
The Gram Panchayat of Champajora is Renga.
What is the pincode of Champajora?
The pincode of Champajora is 765015.
What is the population of Champajora?
Champajora had a total population of 454, including 234 males and 220 females.
How many households are there in Champajora?
Champajora had 109 households.
What is the literacy rate in Champajora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Champajora was 70.77%. Male literacy was 87.92% and female literacy was 51.37%.