Chhalukulunda - Bheden, Bargarh

Chhalukulunda is a village situated in the Bheden tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bheden and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Kubedega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhalukulunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhalukulunda is 380523. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 768104 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chhalukulunda

As per Census 2011, Chhalukulunda village has a total population of 1,871 people, consisting of 958 males and 913 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,334 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhalukulunda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,871958913
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1819883
Scheduled Castes (SC)398204194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1809882
Literate Population1,334756578
Illiterate Population537202335

Nearby Villages of Chhalukulunda

Chhalukulunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhagsipaliNorth1.13 km
ApamaraEast1.69 km
KubedegaSouth1.72 km
PiplipaliNorth-West2.02 km
TalmendaNorth2.47 km
AmlipaliSouth-East2.51 km
GrindolaWest2.80 km
BaktiEast3.02 km
BhedenSouth-East3.17 km
BurdaNorth-East3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhalukulunda

Chhalukulunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Chhalukulunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Chhalukulunda is about 20 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 Chhalukulunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chhalukulunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chhalukulunda

Where is Chhalukulunda located?

Chhalukulunda village is located in Bheden Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhalukulunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhalukulunda is Kubedega.

What is the pincode of Chhalukulunda?

The pincode of Chhalukulunda is 768104.

What is the population of Chhalukulunda?

Chhalukulunda has a total population of 1,871, including 958 males and 913 females.

How many households are there in Chhalukulunda?

There are 476 households in Chhalukulunda.

What is the literacy rate in Chhalukulunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhalukulunda is 71.30%. Male literacy is 78.91% and female literacy is 63.31%.