Chellu - Khallikote, Ganjam

Chellu is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Purusottampur and around 53 km from Chatrapur. Badha Nalinakhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chellu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chellu is 412200. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chellu

According to the 2011 Census, Chellu village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 609 males and 668 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.97%, with male literacy at 76.26% and female literacy at 46.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Chellu

Chellu 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 Chellu

Chellu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Chellu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chellu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chellu

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

Health Facilities in Chellu

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

FAQs about Chellu