Champo - Soro, Balasore

Champo is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Champo is 393708. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Champo

According to the 2011 Census, Champo village had a total population of 807 people, including 412 males and 395 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 71.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Champo

Champo 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 Champo

Champo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Champo is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Champo is about 40 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 Champo

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

Health Facilities in Champo

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

FAQs about Champo