Chaukamal - Binika, Sonepur

Chaukamal is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Dunguripali and around 38 km from Subarnapur. Mahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukamal is 418926. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Chaukamal

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukamal village had a total population of 512 people, including 251 males and 261 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.94%, with male literacy at 86.57% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukamal

Chaukamal 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 Chaukamal

Chaukamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Chaukamal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Chaukamal is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukamal

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

Health Facilities in Chaukamal

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

FAQs about Chaukamal