Chhotkunjari - Jharbandh, Bargarh

Chhotkunjari is a village situated in the Jharbandh tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jharbandha and around 106 km from Bargarh. Kumir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhotkunjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhotkunjari is 379859. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 768042 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chhotkunjari

According to the 2011 Census, Chhotkunjari village had a total population of 892 people, including 451 males and 441 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 52.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhotkunjari

Chhotkunjari 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 Chhotkunjari

Chhotkunjari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Chhotkunjari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Chhotkunjari is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhotkunjari

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

Health Facilities in Chhotkunjari

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

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