Chhanua - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Chhanua is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jayantipata-samil-jamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhanua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhanua is 391149. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chhanua

According to the 2011 Census, Chhanua village had a total population of 64 people, including 34 males and 30 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhanua

Chhanua 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 Chhanua

Public transport in the Chhanua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Chhanua is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chhanua is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhanua

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

Health Facilities in Chhanua

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

FAQs about Chhanua