Chudapudug - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Chudapudug is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Charamal and around 80 km from Sambalpur. Bharatapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chudapudug village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chudapudug is 382371. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chudapudug 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 Chudapudug

According to the 2011 Census, Chudapudug village had a total population of 705 people, including 339 males and 366 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Chudapudug

Chudapudug 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 Chudapudug

Chudapudug 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Chudapudug is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Chudapudug is about 80 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 Chudapudug

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

Health Facilities in Chudapudug

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

FAQs about Chudapudug