Chhenua - Astaranga, Puri

Chhenua is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Konark and around 51 km from Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhenua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhenua is 409357. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Chhenua

As per Census 2011, Chhenua village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 86 males and 84 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 52 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhenua

Chhenua 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 Chhenua

Chhenua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Puri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Chhenua is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Chhenua is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhenua

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

Health Facilities in Chhenua

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

FAQs about Chhenua