Chhanpur - Remuna, Balasore

Chhanpur is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Bampada and around 5 km from Baleshwar. Saraswatipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhanpur is 392949. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 756056 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chhanpur 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 Chhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhanpur village had a total population of 2,296 people, including 1,184 males and 1,112 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.96%, with male literacy at 87.21% and female literacy at 78.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhanpur

Chhanpur 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 Chhanpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chhanpur. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Chhanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhanpur

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

FAQs about Chhanpur