Chatarala - Boriguma, Koraput

Chatarala is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sanapori A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatarala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatarala is 428222. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Chatarala

According to the 2011 Census, Chatarala village had a total population of 1,546 people, including 741 males and 805 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.61%, with male literacy at 53.31% and female literacy at 26.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,223.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatarala

Chatarala 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 Chatarala

Chatarala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Chatarala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Chatarala is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chatarala

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

Health Facilities in Chatarala

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

FAQs about Chatarala