Chhandpur - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Chhandpur is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Tribanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhandpur is 382487. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chhandpur 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 Chhandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhandpur village had a total population of 189 people, including 93 males and 96 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.56%, with male literacy at 49.37% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhandpur

Chhandpur 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 Chhandpur

Chhandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Chhandpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Chhandpur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhandpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhandpur

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

FAQs about Chhandpur