Chidrapal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Chidrapal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Talnar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chidrapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chidrapal is 451315. The village covers a total geographical area of 1054.59 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chidrapal

According to the 2011 Census, Chidrapal village had a total population of 549 people, including 253 males and 296 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.00%, with male literacy at 30.96% and female literacy at 6.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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 Population549253296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025646
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451203248
Literate Population766115
Illiterate Population473192281

Nearby Villages of Chidrapal

Chidrapal 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)
DarapalNorth-East2.35 km
TalnarWest2.93 km
MasodiEast3.00 km
MuhanderSouth3.43 km
KodoliNorth-West3.62 km
BangapalNorth4.64 km
FarasmadurWest4.91 km
KundenarNorth-East5.22 km
FaraspalSouth-East5.34 km
NelasnarNorth5.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chidrapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chidrapal. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Chidrapal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chidrapal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chidrapal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chidrapal

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

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

FAQs about Chidrapal

Where is Chidrapal located?

Chidrapal village is located in Bhairamgarh Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chidrapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Chidrapal is Talnar.

What is the pincode of Chidrapal?

The pincode of Chidrapal is 494450.

What is the population of Chidrapal?

Chidrapal had a total population of 549, including 253 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Chidrapal?

Chidrapal had 123 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chidrapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chidrapal was 17.00%. Male literacy was 30.96% and female literacy was 6.00%.