Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) - Kolnara, Rayagada

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 32 km from Rayagada . Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is 426276. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) 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 Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

As per Census 2011, Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 127 males and 170 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,338 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) 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 Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is about 32 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 Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

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

Health Facilities in Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

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

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