Chhepra Village - Athmallik, Angul

Chhepra is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Athmallik and around 108 km from Anugul . Kampala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhepra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhepra is 404799. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 759127 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chhepra

As per Census 2011, Chhepra village has a total population of 268 people, consisting of 128 males and 140 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhepra

Chhepra 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 Chhepra

Chhepra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Chhepra is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Chhepra is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhepra

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

Health Facilities in Chhepra

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

FAQs about Chhepra