Chancharabhata - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Chancharabhata is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chancharabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chancharabhata is 420752. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Chancharabhata 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 Chancharabhata

According to the 2011 Census, Chancharabhata village had a total population of 668 people, including 333 males and 335 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.50%, with male literacy at 64.11% and female literacy at 38.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Chancharabhata

Chancharabhata 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 Chancharabhata

Chancharabhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chancharabhata is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chancharabhata is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chancharabhata

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

Health Facilities in Chancharabhata

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

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