Chaulia - Bangomunda, Balangir

Chaulia is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Belpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaulia is 421252. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chaulia village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 515 males and 511 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.39%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaulia

Chaulia 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 Chaulia

Chaulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chaulia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chaulia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaulia

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

Health Facilities in Chaulia

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

FAQs about Chaulia