Chhitkelbandhali - Rampur, Sonepur

Chhitkelbandhali is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dunguripali and around 60 km from Subarnapur. Lingamarni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhitkelbandhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitkelbandhali is 418857. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chhitkelbandhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chhitkelbandhali village had a total population of 365 people, including 188 males and 177 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhitkelbandhali

Chhitkelbandhali 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 Chhitkelbandhali

Public transport in the Chhitkelbandhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Chhitkelbandhali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Chhitkelbandhali is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhitkelbandhali

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

Health Facilities in Chhitkelbandhali

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

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