Chatua - Bolagad, Khordha

Chatua is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Begunia and around 25 km from Khordha . Kadaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatua is 407215. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chatua 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 Chatua

As per Census 2011, Chatua village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 277 males and 261 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538277261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502426
Scheduled Castes (SC)321715
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683137
Literate Population401228173
Illiterate Population1374988

Nearby Villages of Chatua

Chatua 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)
KhanatiNorth-West0.90 km
RadhakrishnapurSouth-West1.16 km
GolapatnaNorth-East1.50 km
GadakadabSouth-West1.54 km
DingarEast1.79 km
UttareswarSouth-East1.84 km
BagalpurNorth-West1.84 km
TalakadabWest1.92 km
TrilochanapurNorth-West2.44 km
FadakadabSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chatua

Public transport in the Chatua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Chatua is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Chatua is about 25 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 Chatua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chatua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chatua

Where is Chatua located?

Chatua village is located in Bolagad Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chatua?

The Gram Panchayat of Chatua is Kadaba.

What is the pincode of Chatua?

The pincode of Chatua is 752062.

What is the population of Chatua?

Chatua has a total population of 538, including 277 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Chatua?

There are 114 households in Chatua.

What is the literacy rate in Chatua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chatua is 74.54%. Male literacy is 82.31% and female literacy is 66.28%.