Chhuinara - Belpara, Balangir

Chhuinara is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhuinara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhuinara is 420911. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chhuinara

As per Census 2011, Chhuinara village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 322 males and 319 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 502 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhuinara

Chhuinara 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 Chhuinara

Chhuinara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chhuinara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chhuinara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhuinara

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

Health Facilities in Chhuinara

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

FAQs about Chhuinara