Changua - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Changua is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sanbhundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Changua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Changua is 387387. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Changua

According to the 2011 Census, Changua village had a total population of 455 people, including 173 males and 282 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,630 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.40%, with male literacy at 80.13% and female literacy at 67.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Changua

Changua 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 Changua

Public transport in the Changua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Changua is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Changua is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Changua

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

Health Facilities in Changua

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

FAQs about Changua