Cherangabahali - Puintala, Balangir

Cherangabahali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Balangir and around 13 km from Balangir. Ainlasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherangabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherangabahali is 420097. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Cherangabahali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Cherangabahali

As per Census 2011, Cherangabahali village has a total population of 296 people, consisting of 145 males and 151 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population296145151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381721
Scheduled Castes (SC)351619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884147
Literate Population19610789
Illiterate Population1003862

Nearby Villages of Cherangabahali

Cherangabahali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadalipaliSouth0.89 km
KanheimundaWest0.91 km
SauntpurNorth-West1.67 km
KulerbahaliSouth1.97 km
SikabahengaWest2.15 km
LastalaNorth2.20 km
NuapaliEast2.38 km
PipalbahaliSouth2.55 km
GandabahalSouth-East2.89 km
NiljipaliSouth-West3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Cherangabahali

Public transport in the Cherangabahali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Cherangabahali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Cherangabahali is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherangabahali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Cherangabahali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Cherangabahali

Where is Cherangabahali located?

Cherangabahali village is located in Puintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Cherangabahali?

The Gram Panchayat of Cherangabahali is Ainlasari.

What is the pincode of Cherangabahali?

The pincode of Cherangabahali is 767002.

What is the population of Cherangabahali?

Cherangabahali has a total population of 296, including 145 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Cherangabahali?

There are 81 households in Cherangabahali.

What is the literacy rate in Cherangabahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Cherangabahali is 66.22%. Male literacy is 73.79% and female literacy is 58.94%.