Chanakhal - Kashipur, Rayagada

Chanakhal is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Siripai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanakhal is 425958. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Chanakhal 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 Chanakhal

As per Census 2011, Chanakhal village has a total population of 41 people, consisting of 20 males and 21 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanakhal

Chanakhal 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 Chanakhal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chanakhal. The nearest railway station is Rauli, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Chanakhal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Chanakhal is about 57 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 Chanakhal

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

Health Facilities in Chanakhal

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

FAQs about Chanakhal