Chakrada - Basta, Balasore

Chakrada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Basta and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Darada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakrada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakrada is 392377. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chakrada 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 Chakrada

According to the 2011 Census, Chakrada village had a total population of 933 people, including 469 males and 464 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakrada

Chakrada 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 Chakrada

Chakrada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Chakrada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chakrada is about 35 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 Chakrada

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

Health Facilities in Chakrada

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

FAQs about Chakrada