Chhanchunia village, Khamar block | Pincode 759118

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JHARANA BEHERA

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LGD code: 403631
Pincode: 759118
Post office: Khamar
Population: 577
Households: 144
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 176

Census 2011 · in context

How Chhanchunia compares

By population, Chhanchunia ranks #19 of 89 villages in Khamar mandal.

Literacy rate

62.2%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Chhanchunia: 62.2%
Khamar mandal: 61.1%
Anugul district: 68.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

−11 vs mandal average

Chhanchunia: 963
Khamar mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Chhanchunia: 4.0
Khamar mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chhanchunia at a glance

Chhanchunia is a village of 577 people in 144 households (Census 2011) in Khamar block, Anugul district, Odisha, the 19th-largest of 89 villages in Khamar block. Literacy is 62%, 1 points above the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 759118, served by Khamar post office; the LGD village code is 403631. The sarpanch is JHARANA BEHERA, and the village votes in Phulbani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uma Charan Mallick. The population is estimated at 680 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chhanchunia · this village	577	62%	—
Kunjam · Khamar	1,258	60%	—
Dangapal · Khamar	495	49%	—
Priyambadapur · Khamar	404	49%	—
Sandhauragotha · Khamar	356	68%	—
Kholamunda · Palalahada	177	71%	—
Padang · Palalahada	129	69%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chhanchunia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PALALAHADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 85
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kunjam
Total area (ha): 381
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 191.45

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chhanchunia

LGD code: 403631
Pincode: 759118
Post office: Khamar
Population (Census 2011): 577
Population (projected 2026): 680
Households: 144
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JHARANA BEHERA
Block / Mandal: Khamar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Anugul district level

Then & Now

Chhanchunia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

577

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

680

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

144

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

170

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 577Census 2011
Households: 144Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1702026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 868NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 74.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Anugul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anugul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anugul district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha3 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob4 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express4 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
The New Indian Express5 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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People often ask about Chhanchunia

What is the pincode of Chhanchunia?

The pincode of Chhanchunia, Khamar block, Anugul district, Odisha is 759118. The post office is Khamar.

Which post office delivers to Chhanchunia?

Mail for Chhanchunia is delivered through Khamar post office, pincode 759118, in Khamar block, Anugul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chhanchunia located?

Chhanchunia is a village in Khamar block of Anugul district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Chhanchunia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chhanchunia village has a population of 577 across 144 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chhanchunia?

The current sarpanch of Chhanchunia gram panchayat is JHARANA BEHERA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhanchunia in?

Chhanchunia falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chhanchunia in?

Chhanchunia falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Chhanchunia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chhanchunia village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chhanchunia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chhanchunia village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chhanchunia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chhanchunia, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chhanchunia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chhanchunia village is 403631.

How big is Chhanchunia compared to other villages in Khamar block?

Chhanchunia ranks 19 of 89 villages in Khamar block by Census 2011 population (577 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chhanchunia?

Chhanchunia falls under Phulbani assembly constituency (AC 84). The sitting MLA is Uma Charan Mallick (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chhanchunia?

Chhanchunia is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Chhanchunia in 2026?

Chhanchunia is estimated at 680 people in 2026, up about 18% from 577 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chhanchunia in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Chhanchunia in Anugul district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chhanchunia?

JHARANA BEHERA is the sarpanch of Chhanchunia gram panchayat, Khamar block. See the sarpanch list of Khamar block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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