Chheda - Kantapada, Cuttack

Chheda is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Olatapur and around 25 km from Cuttack. Kantapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chheda is 400253. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 754011 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chheda

As per Census 2011, Chheda village has a total population of 867 people, consisting of 446 males and 421 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population867446421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984850
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Literate Population750396354
Illiterate Population1175067

Nearby Villages of Chheda

Chheda 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)
AdikundiNorth-West0.64 km
ManikundaNorth-East1.06 km
BairoiWest1.30 km
UdijohalNorth-West1.31 km
GuptamanikaSouth1.43 km
UradhaSouth-East1.69 km
BarahipurSouth1.88 km
OlatpurSouth-West1.99 km
DhanamandalaNorth2.19 km
NaruaSouth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chheda

Chheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Chheda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Chheda is about 25 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 Chheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chheda

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

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

FAQs about Chheda

Where is Chheda located?

Chheda village is located in Kantapada Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chheda is Kantapara.

What is the pincode of Chheda?

The pincode of Chheda is 754011.

What is the population of Chheda?

Chheda has a total population of 867, including 446 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Chheda?

There are 200 households in Chheda.

What is the literacy rate in Chheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chheda is 86.51%. Male literacy is 88.79% and female literacy is 84.09%.