Chalki - Muribahal, Balangir

Chalki is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Saintala and around 57 km from Balangir. Chalki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalki is 421094. The village covers a total geographical area of 909 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chalki 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 Chalki

According to the 2011 Census, Chalki village had a total population of 1,745 people, including 872 males and 873 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.98%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 44.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 651.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalki

Chalki 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 Chalki

Chalki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chalki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chalki is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalki

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

Health Facilities in Chalki

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

FAQs about Chalki