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

According to the 2011 Census, Chatuanka village had a total population of 2,533 people, including 1,289 males and 1,244 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.11%, with male literacy at 61.82% and female literacy at 40.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

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

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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