Chhatrapur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Chhatrapur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Berhampur and around 37 km from Baleshwar. Chatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatrapur is 393305. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatrapur village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 862 males and 874 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 54.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 627.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Chhatrapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chhatrapur is about 37 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 Chhatrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chhatrapur

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

FAQs about Chhatrapur