Chhatapipal - Puintala, Balangir

Chhatapipal is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 15 km from Balangir. Chhatapipal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatapipal is 420209. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chhatapipal 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 Chhatapipal

As per Census 2011, Chhatapipal village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 744 males and 735 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 620 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,479744735
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232121111
Scheduled Castes (SC)315165150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1084761
Literate Population620379241
Illiterate Population859365494

Nearby Villages of Chhatapipal

Chhatapipal 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)
UttarbahalEast1.54 km
BeherapaliSouth1.60 km
CharpaliNorth1.66 km
KhairmalNorth-West1.69 km
SundaribhanaSouth-West1.72 km
JaljadpaliSouth-East2.40 km
AmthimundaEast2.51 km
GadramundaSouth2.51 km
JaljadSouth-East2.55 km
ChhakodimalWest2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhatapipal

Chhatapipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Chhatapipal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chhatapipal is about 15 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 Chhatapipal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chhatapipal

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

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

FAQs about Chhatapipal

Where is Chhatapipal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chhatapipal?

Chhatapipal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhatapipal?

The pincode of Chhatapipal is 767002.

What is the population of Chhatapipal?

Chhatapipal has a total population of 1,479, including 744 males and 735 females.

How many households are there in Chhatapipal?

There are 367 households in Chhatapipal.

What is the literacy rate in Chhatapipal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhatapipal is 41.92%. Male literacy is 50.94% and female literacy is 32.79%.