Chinnagelur - Usur, Bijapur

Chinnagelur is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Chinagelur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinnagelur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnagelur is 450911. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.03 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 153 km away.

Chinnagelur 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 Chinnagelur

According to the 2011 Census, Chinnagelur village had a total population of 486 people, including 218 males and 268 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,229 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 8.22%, with male literacy at 13.68% and female literacy at 3.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinnagelur

Chinnagelur 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 Chinnagelur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chinnagelur. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Chinnagelur is about 153 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chinnagelur is about 61 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 Chinnagelur

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

Health Facilities in Chinnagelur

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

FAQs about Chinnagelur