Chengjharan - Bisra, Sundargarh

Chengjharan is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Udusu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengjharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengjharan is 384514. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chengjharan

According to the 2011 Census, Chengjharan village had a total population of 1,433 people, including 711 males and 722 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 62.02% and female literacy at 35.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 892.

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

Nearby Villages of Chengjharan

Chengjharan 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 Chengjharan

Chengjharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalulata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Chengjharan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chengjharan is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chengjharan

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

Health Facilities in Chengjharan

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

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