Chhiam - Begunia, Khordha

Chhiam is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Gadamanitri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhiam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhiam is 407277. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chhiam

According to the 2011 Census, Chhiam village had a total population of 795 people, including 403 males and 392 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.24%, with male literacy at 94.59% and female literacy at 81.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhiam

Chhiam 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 Chhiam

Public transport in the Chhiam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Chhiam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Chhiam is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhiam

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

Health Facilities in Chhiam

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

FAQs about Chhiam