Chemana - Patana, Keonjhar

Chemana is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Turumunga and around 21 km from Kendujhar. Chemana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chemana is 385692. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 758020 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chemana 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 Chemana

As per Census 2011, Chemana village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 663 males and 639 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 860 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 265 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,302663639
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276463
Scheduled Castes (SC)1467274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)265145120
Literate Population860506354
Illiterate Population442157285

Nearby Villages of Chemana

Chemana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaraspasiNorth1.41 km
ChilidaSouth1.91 km
BhrungarajSouth-East2.11 km
NuagaonbalavadrapurSouth-East2.25 km
BaliapasiWest2.29 km
PutugaonNorth-West2.36 km
TentulikhuntiNorth-West2.47 km
HatibariNorth-East2.51 km
NinhuaNorth-East2.77 km
BandhanaharaWest2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chemana

Chemana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Chemana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Chemana is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chemana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chemana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chemana

Where is Chemana located?

Chemana village is located in Patana Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chemana?

Chemana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chemana?

The pincode of Chemana is 758020.

What is the population of Chemana?

Chemana has a total population of 1,302, including 663 males and 639 females.

How many households are there in Chemana?

There are 288 households in Chemana.

What is the literacy rate in Chemana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chemana is 66.05%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 55.40%.