Chinched - Tusura, Balangir

Chinched is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Tushura and around 40 km from Balangir. Chinched village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinched is 420418. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Chinched

As per Census 2011, Chinched village has a total population of 1,117 people, consisting of 555 males and 562 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,117555562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1496485
Scheduled Castes (SC)387197190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)793643
Literate Population641373268
Illiterate Population476182294

Nearby Villages of Chinched

Chinched 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)
KandhenbahalSouth-West0.90 km
ChandanpaliNorth-East0.97 km
LakharpadarSouth1.76 km
RusudaNorth-West2.09 km
MadhiapaliNorth2.18 km
PipalmundaWest2.38 km
SasanpaliSouth-West2.51 km
KhaksikanaNorth2.89 km
BudelgumaNorth-West2.92 km
GaurgothEast3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chinched

Chinched is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Chinched is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chinched is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinched

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chinched

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chinched

Where is Chinched located?

Chinched village is located in Tusura Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chinched?

Chinched is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chinched?

The pincode of Chinched is 767030.

What is the population of Chinched?

Chinched has a total population of 1,117, including 555 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Chinched?

There are 292 households in Chinched.

What is the literacy rate in Chinched?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinched is 57.39%. Male literacy is 67.21% and female literacy is 47.69%.