Chhelia

Chhelia is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Chhelia A is the gram panchayat of Chhelia village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhelia unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Chhelia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chhelia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhelia is 390671. The village spans a total geographical area of 211 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Chhelia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhelia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhelia

Population of Chhelia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhelia has a total population of about 1,040, with approximately 530 males and 510 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 484. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.48%, with male literacy at about 63.96% and female literacy near 46.67%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhelia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhelia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhelia. As per the 2011 stats, Chhelia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhelia

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhelia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhelia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhelia