Chhelia(B) - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Chhelia(B) is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Chhelia(a) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhelia(B) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhelia(B) is 390671. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Chhelia(B)

As per Census 2011, Chhelia(B) village has a total population of 1,040 people, consisting of 530 males and 510 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 484 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhelia(B) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhelia(B)

Chhelia(B) 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 Chhelia(B)

Chhelia(B) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Chhelia(B) is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chhelia(B) is about 30 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 Chhelia(B)

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

Health Facilities in Chhelia(B)

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

FAQs about Chhelia(B)