Chuladarha - Patnagarh, Balangir

Chuladarha is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Balipata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chuladarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chuladarha is 420673. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chuladarha 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 Chuladarha

According to the 2011 Census, Chuladarha village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 510 males and 498 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.25%, with male literacy at 68.01% and female literacy at 46.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Chuladarha

Chuladarha 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 Chuladarha

Chuladarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chuladarha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chuladarha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chuladarha

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

Health Facilities in Chuladarha

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

FAQs about Chuladarha