Chunapather - Ramchandrapur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj
Chunapather is a village situated in the Ramchandrapur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 70 km from Ramanujganj and around 150 km from Ambikapur. Chunapathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chunapather village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunapather is 431840. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.63 hectares and falls under the 497220 pincode. Wadrafnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Chunapather village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Chunapather
As per Census 2011, Chunapather village has a total population of 1,198 people, consisting of 645 males and 553 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 851 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chunapather are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,198 | 645 | 553 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 276 | 149 | 127 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 139 | 78 | 61 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 851 | 465 | 386 |
| Literate Population | 515 | 339 | 176 |
| Illiterate Population | 683 | 306 | 377 |
Nearby Villages of Chunapather
Chunapather is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chunapather
Chunapather is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadrafnagar to Chunapather is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Chunapather is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chunapather
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chunapather village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chunapather
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chunapather village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chunapather
Where is Chunapather located?
Chunapather village is located in Ramchandrapur Tehsil, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chunapather?
The Gram Panchayat of Chunapather is Chunapathar.
What is the pincode of Chunapather?
The pincode of Chunapather is 497220.
What is the population of Chunapather?
Chunapather has a total population of 1,198, including 645 males and 553 females.
How many households are there in Chunapather?
There are 217 households in Chunapather.
What is the literacy rate in Chunapather?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chunapather is 42.99%. Male literacy is 52.56% and female literacy is 31.83%.