Chilapada - Remuna, Balasore

Chilapada is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 12 km from Baleshwar. Beruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilapada is 392789. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 756056 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chilapada 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 Chilapada

According to the 2011 Census, Chilapada village had a total population of 567 people, including 287 males and 280 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.51%, with male literacy at 78.32% and female literacy at 63.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilapada

Chilapada 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 Chilapada

Chilapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilgiri Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Chilapada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chilapada is about 12 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 Chilapada

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

Health Facilities in Chilapada

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

FAQs about Chilapada