Chandangiri - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Chandangiri is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Gullapenta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandangiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandangiri is 450757. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.88 hectares and falls under the 494446 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chandangiri 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 Chandangiri

As per Census 2011, Chandangiri village has a total population of 302 people, consisting of 157 males and 145 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandangiri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population302157145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533617
Scheduled Tribes (ST)225109116
Literate Population1348549
Illiterate Population1687296

Nearby Villages of Chandangiri

Chandangiri 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)
NalampalliNorth-West2.15 km
BhatpalliSouth-East2.26 km
UlloorNorth-East2.66 km
GulapentaEast3.01 km
BardaliNorth3.31 km
AlampottigudaNorth-West3.62 km
LingapurNorth-West3.93 km
DuglamgudaNorth-West4.36 km
DammurNorth-West4.91 km
TimedSouth-East5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandangiri

Chandangiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belampalli, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Chandangiri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chandangiri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandangiri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandangiri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandangiri 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 Chandangiri

Where is Chandangiri located?

Chandangiri village is located in Bhopalpattnam Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandangiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandangiri is Gullapenta.

What is the pincode of Chandangiri?

The pincode of Chandangiri is 494446.

What is the population of Chandangiri?

Chandangiri has a total population of 302, including 157 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Chandangiri?

There are 80 households in Chandangiri.

What is the literacy rate in Chandangiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandangiri is 44.37%. Male literacy is 54.14% and female literacy is 33.79%.