Chungimati - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Chungimati is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Chungimati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chungimati is 384211. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 770034 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chungimati 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 Chungimati

As per Census 2011, Chungimati village has a total population of 2,408 people, consisting of 1,235 males and 1,173 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 714 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,589 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4081,2351,173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261134127
Scheduled Castes (SC)1548272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,589815774
Literate Population1,694936758
Illiterate Population714299415

Nearby Villages of Chungimati

Chungimati 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)
MandiakudarEast1.68 km
MandariaNorth-West1.95 km
DheluanWest2.26 km
UsraNorth-East2.50 km
KheraposhNorth-West3.14 km
LaingWest3.63 km
Laing R.s.colonyNorth-West3.82 km
SagjoreSouth-East3.96 km
GhogharWest4.81 km
JagadispurNorth-East5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chungimati

Public transport in the Chungimati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanshbahal, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Chungimati is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chungimati is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chungimati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chungimati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chungimati

Where is Chungimati located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chungimati?

Chungimati is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chungimati?

The pincode of Chungimati is 770034.

What is the population of Chungimati?

Chungimati has a total population of 2,408, including 1,235 males and 1,173 females.

How many households are there in Chungimati?

There are 552 households in Chungimati.

What is the literacy rate in Chungimati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chungimati is 70.35%. Male literacy is 75.79% and female literacy is 64.62%.