Chanabeda - Khariar, Nuapada

Chanabeda is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Chanabeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanabeda is 421973. The village covers a total geographical area of 568 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chanabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Chanabeda village had a total population of 2,608 people, including 1,320 males and 1,288 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.04%, with male literacy at 78.60% and female literacy at 47.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanabeda

Chanabeda 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 Chanabeda

Chanabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chanabeda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chanabeda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanabeda

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

Health Facilities in Chanabeda

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

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