Chikitia - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Chikitia is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Bisra and around 172 km from Sundargarh. Barilepta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikitia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikitia is 384470. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Chikitia

According to the 2011 Census, Chikitia village had a total population of 356 people, including 181 males and 175 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.81%, with male literacy at 67.10% and female literacy at 43.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikitia

Chikitia 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 Chikitia

Chikitia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bangurkela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Chikitia is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chikitia is about 172 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikitia

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

Health Facilities in Chikitia

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

FAQs about Chikitia