Chakulia - Remuna, Balasore

Chakulia is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Remuna and around 16 km from Baleshwar. Patripal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakulia is 393055. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 757082 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chakulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chakulia village had a total population of 388 people, including 194 males and 194 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.01%, with male literacy at 62.43% and female literacy at 49.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakulia

Chakulia 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 Chakulia

Chakulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Chakulia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chakulia is about 16 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 Chakulia

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

Health Facilities in Chakulia

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

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