Chuhat - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Chuhat is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chuhat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chuhat is 389790. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 757021 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chuhat

According to the 2011 Census, Chuhat village had a total population of 413 people, including 197 males and 216 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.24%, with male literacy at 70.06% and female literacy at 49.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Chuhat

Chuhat 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 Chuhat

Chuhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Chuhat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chuhat is about 28 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 Chuhat

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

Health Facilities in Chuhat

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

FAQs about Chuhat