Chauliphunka - Bangomunda, Balangir

Chauliphunka is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chulifunka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauliphunka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauliphunka is 421329. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Chauliphunka 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 Chauliphunka

As per Census 2011, Chauliphunka village has a total population of 1,530 people, consisting of 791 males and 739 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 756 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauliphunka

Chauliphunka 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 Chauliphunka

Chauliphunka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chauliphunka is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chauliphunka 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 Chauliphunka

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

Health Facilities in Chauliphunka

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

FAQs about Chauliphunka