Chheratangar - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Chheratangar is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 157 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kendujiani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chheratangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chheratangar is 388981. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chheratangar 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 Chheratangar

As per Census 2011, Chheratangar village has a total population of 540 people, consisting of 256 males and 284 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 520 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chheratangar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chheratangar

Chheratangar 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 Chheratangar

Chheratangar 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 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Chheratangar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chheratangar is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chheratangar

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

Health Facilities in Chheratangar

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

FAQs about Chheratangar