Chhata - Khariar, Nuapada

Chhata is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bhuliasikuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhata is 421970. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chhata 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 Chhata

As per Census 2011, Chhata village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 540 males and 541 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhata

Chhata 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 Chhata

Chhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chhata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chhata is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhata

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

Health Facilities in Chhata

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

FAQs about Chhata