Chhelachheli - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Chhelachheli is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Hatura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhelachheli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhelachheli is 403040. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chhelachheli

According to the 2011 Census, Chhelachheli village had a total population of 45 people, including 22 males and 23 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhelachheli

Chhelachheli 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 Chhelachheli

Chhelachheli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Chhelachheli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Chhelachheli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhelachheli

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

Health Facilities in Chhelachheli

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

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