Chinimahul - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Chinimahul is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kutunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinimahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinimahul is 384241. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chinimahul

As per Census 2011, Chinimahul village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 300 males and 278 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 533 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chinimahul are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population578300278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814536
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533281252
Literate Population282159123
Illiterate Population296141155

Nearby Villages of Chinimahul

Chinimahul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunakhandiSouth2.13 km
KhambagadaWest2.35 km
RaikakachharNorth-West2.43 km
GariamundaNorth3.61 km
DangajoreSouth-West3.99 km
KutuniaNorth-East4.25 km
DubukuSouth4.68 km
BijakhamanSouth-East4.90 km
DalkibahalWest5.04 km
SangudialiNorth-East5.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chinimahul

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chinimahul. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Chinimahul is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chinimahul is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinimahul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chinimahul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chinimahul

Where is Chinimahul located?

Chinimahul village is located in Rajagangapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chinimahul?

The Gram Panchayat of Chinimahul is Kutunia.

What is the pincode of Chinimahul?

The pincode of Chinimahul is 770017.

What is the population of Chinimahul?

Chinimahul has a total population of 578, including 300 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Chinimahul?

There are 108 households in Chinimahul.

What is the literacy rate in Chinimahul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinimahul is 48.79%. Male literacy is 53.00% and female literacy is 44.24%.