Chamuhin - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Chamuhin is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Ghasipura and around 84 km from Kendujhar. Balarampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamuhin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamuhin is 386919. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chamuhin

According to the 2011 Census, Chamuhin village had a total population of 385 people, including 194 males and 191 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.56%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamuhin

Chamuhin 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 Chamuhin

Chamuhin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Chamuhin is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chamuhin is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamuhin

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

Health Facilities in Chamuhin

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

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