Chaulsukha - Kantabanji, Balangir

Chaulsukha is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chaulsukha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaulsukha is 421233. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chaulsukha 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 Chaulsukha

As per Census 2011, Chaulsukha village has a total population of 1,723 people, consisting of 782 males and 941 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 1,203 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,012 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaulsukha

Chaulsukha 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 Chaulsukha

Chaulsukha 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 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chaulsukha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chaulsukha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaulsukha

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

Health Facilities in Chaulsukha

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

FAQs about Chaulsukha