Chulimal - Binika, Sonepur

Chulimal is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Binika and around 45 km from Subarnapur. Bhandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chulimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chulimal is 419063. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chulimal

According to the 2011 Census, Chulimal village had a total population of 668 people, including 338 males and 330 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 71.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population668338330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)1296465
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1919794
Literate Population467258209
Illiterate Population20180121

Nearby Villages of Chulimal

Chulimal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhandarEast1.77 km
NandanmalSouth-West1.97 km
SilatiSouth-East2.65 km
PiteipaliEast2.91 km
PapiNorth3.18 km
SanbhalupaliNorth-West3.32 km
MeghalaSouth3.45 km
JashapurSouth-West3.52 km
GajabandhaEast3.61 km
MahulpaliEast3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chulimal

Chulimal 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 Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Chulimal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Chulimal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chulimal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chulimal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chulimal

Where is Chulimal located?

Chulimal village is located in Binika Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chulimal?

The Gram Panchayat of Chulimal is Bhandar.

What is the pincode of Chulimal?

The pincode of Chulimal is 767019.

What is the population of Chulimal?

Chulimal had a total population of 668, including 338 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Chulimal?

Chulimal had 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chulimal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chulimal was 79.02%. Male literacy was 86.87% and female literacy was 71.09%.