Champia - Kolnara, Rayagada

Champia is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Rayagada and around 25 km from Rayagada . Jharadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Champia is 426398. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Champia 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 Champia

As per Census 2011, Champia village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 162 males and 195 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,203 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 66 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Champia

Champia 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 Champia

Champia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Champia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Champia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Champia

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

Health Facilities in Champia

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

FAQs about Champia