Chahata - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Chahata is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dharmasala and around 48 km from Jajapur . Chahata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chahata is 401169. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 755008 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Chahata

According to the 2011 Census, Chahata village had a total population of 3,080 people, including 1,569 males and 1,511 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.39%, with male literacy at 90.61% and female literacy at 82.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Chahata

Chahata 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 Chahata

Chahata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Chahata is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Chahata is about 48 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 Chahata

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

Health Facilities in Chahata

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

FAQs about Chahata