Chauthia - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Chauthia is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Champua and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Chauthia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauthia is 385506. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chauthia

As per Census 2011, Chauthia village has a total population of 892 people, consisting of 451 males and 441 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chauthia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chauthia

Chauthia 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 Chauthia

Chauthia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Chauthia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chauthia is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauthia

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

Health Facilities in Chauthia

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

FAQs about Chauthia