Chatuanka - Kantabanji, Balangir

Chatuanka is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chatuanka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatuanka is 421201. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chatuanka 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 Chatuanka

As per Census 2011, Chatuanka village has a total population of 2,533 people, consisting of 1,289 males and 1,244 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 1,400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 676 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 523 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatuanka

Chatuanka 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 Chatuanka

Chatuanka 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chatuanka is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chatuanka is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chatuanka

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

Health Facilities in Chatuanka

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

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