Chaumukha - Baliapal, Balasore

Chaumukha is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Baliapal and around 67 km from Baleshwar. Chaumukh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaumukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaumukha is 392151. The village covers a total geographical area of 2017 hectares and falls under the 756083 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Chaumukha

According to the 2011 Census, Chaumukha village had a total population of 8,306 people, including 4,317 males and 3,989 females, living in 1,803 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.80%, with male literacy at 90.82% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaumukha

Chaumukha 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 Chaumukha

Chaumukha 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 Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Chaumukha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chaumukha is about 67 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 Chaumukha

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

Health Facilities in Chaumukha

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

FAQs about Chaumukha