Chatua - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Chatua is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kujang and around 52 km from Jagatsinghapur . Chatua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatua is 397263. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chatua

According to the 2011 Census, Chatua village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 809 males and 768 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.40%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 80.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatua

Chatua 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 Chatua

Public transport in the Chatua is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Chatua is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Chatua is about 52 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 Chatua

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

Health Facilities in Chatua

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

FAQs about Chatua