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

According to the 2011 Census, Chheda village had a total population of 867 people, including 446 males and 421 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.53%, with male literacy at 99.50% and female literacy at 95.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chheda