Chanutmal - Muribahal, Balangir

Chanutmal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Saintala and around 68 km from Balangir. Badsaimara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanutmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanutmal is 421038. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chanutmal 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 Chanutmal

According to the 2011 Census, Chanutmal village had a total population of 515 people, including 256 males and 259 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.21%, with male literacy at 67.26% and female literacy at 43.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanutmal

Chanutmal 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 Chanutmal

Chanutmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chanutmal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chanutmal is about 68 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 Chanutmal

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

Health Facilities in Chanutmal

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

FAQs about Chanutmal