Chalanti - Basta, Balasore

Chalanti is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Basta and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Santoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalanti is 392320. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chalanti

According to the 2011 Census, Chalanti village had a total population of 892 people, including 455 males and 437 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 63.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalanti

Chalanti 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 Chalanti

Chalanti 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 Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Chalanti is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chalanti 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 Chalanti

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

Health Facilities in Chalanti

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

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