Chakulia - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Chakulia is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 178 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakulia is 389048. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Chakulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chakulia village had a total population of 680 people, including 363 males and 317 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 61.36% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakulia

Chakulia 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 Chakulia

Chakulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Chakulia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chakulia is about 178 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakulia

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

Health Facilities in Chakulia

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

FAQs about Chakulia