Chaunra - Sinapali, Nuapada

Chaunra is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Makhapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaunra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaunra is 422210. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chaunra 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 Chaunra

According to the 2011 Census, Chaunra village had a total population of 1,170 people, including 562 males and 608 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.93%, with male literacy at 51.60% and female literacy at 31.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaunra

Chaunra 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 Chaunra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chaunra. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chaunra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chaunra is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaunra

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

Health Facilities in Chaunra

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

FAQs about Chaunra