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

According to the 2011 Census, Chhuinara village had a total population of 641 people, including 322 males and 319 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.48%, with male literacy at 90.28% and female literacy at 64.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

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:

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