Chaphla - Jaleswar, Balasore

Chaphla is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Raibania and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Chamargan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaphla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaphla is 391405. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chaphla 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 Chaphla

According to the 2011 Census, Chaphla village had a total population of 684 people, including 363 males and 321 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.87%, with male literacy at 93.18% and female literacy at 83.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaphla

Chaphla 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 Chaphla

Chaphla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Chaphla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chaphla is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaphla

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

Health Facilities in Chaphla

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

FAQs about Chaphla