Chanchida - Rayagada

Chanchida is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Seskhal and around 8 km from Rayagada . Baisingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanchida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanchida is 426565. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chanchida 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 Chanchida

As per Census 2011, Chanchida village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 143 males and 156 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanchida

Chanchida 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 Chanchida

Public transport in the Chanchida is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Chanchida is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Chanchida is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanchida

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

Health Facilities in Chanchida

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

FAQs about Chanchida