Hanging Bridge, Chekaguda

The Hanging Bridge at Chekaguda is a suspension bridge over the Nagavali River near Rayagada town in Rayagada District, Odisha. Built to connect the isolated village of Chekaguda with the mainland, it is about 151 metres long and is considered the second hanging bridge of Odisha. Supported by steel cables and pillars, it has become a notable local attraction for its engineering and river views.

Visitors can expect a narrow steel suspension bridge suspended over the Nagavali River, accessible on foot. The bridge sways slightly when walking, offering views of the river, riverbed, surrounding fields and small forested patches. The setting is rural and open, with village surroundings on both sides. Visitors can walk across, observe the cable structure, take photographs and view the river landscape. The area is not heavily commercialized.

Constructed by the Government of Odisha (Rural Development Department) to provide all-weather connectivity to Chekaguda village which was cut off by the Nagavali River, especially during monsoon. It is cited as the second hanging bridge built in Odisha after the Dhabaleswar hanging bridge and is about 151 metres in length.

The bridge holds local significance as a vital connectivity link for tribal and rural communities around Chekaguda and has become a community landmark and informal tourist attraction for Rayagada district.