Chalanti

Chalanti is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Santoshpur is the gram panchayat of Chalanti village.

Here you can discover what makes Chalanti unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Chalanti’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chalanti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalanti is 392320. The village spans a total geographical area of 168 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756030. Jaleswar is nearest town to Chalanti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chalanti village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chalanti

Population of Chalanti

According to the 2011 Census, Chalanti has a total population of about 892, with approximately 455 males and 437 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 343 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 230. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.67%, with male literacy at about 71.21% and female literacy near 53.78%. There are around 219 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalanti's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalanti

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chalanti. As per the 2011 stats, Chalanti had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chalanti

Knowing the nearby villages of Chalanti helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chalanti.

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