Charmal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Charmal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Charamal and around 50 km from Sambalpur. Charmal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charmal is 382288. The village covers a total geographical area of 1407 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Charmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charmal

According to the 2011 Census, Charmal village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 798 males and 758 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.60%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 80.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Charmal

Charmal 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 Charmal

Charmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Charmal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Charmal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charmal

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

Health Facilities in Charmal

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

FAQs about Charmal