Chatirikhunta - Nilagiri, Balasore

Chatirikhunta is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Nilagiri and around 19 km from Baleshwar. K.p.lakharaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatirikhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatirikhunta is 393134. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chatirikhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Chatirikhunta village had a total population of 1,680 people, including 815 males and 865 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.63%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,303.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatirikhunta

Chatirikhunta 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 Chatirikhunta

Chatirikhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Chatirikhunta is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chatirikhunta is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chatirikhunta

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

Health Facilities in Chatirikhunta

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

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