Maharajpur - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Maharajpur is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Maharajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharajpur is 440870. The village covers a total geographical area of 846.25 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Maharajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maharajpur village had a total population of 1,648 people, including 831 males and 817 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 56.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,071.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharajpur

Maharajpur 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 Maharajpur

Maharajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Maharajpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Maharajpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharajpur

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

Health Facilities in Maharajpur

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

FAQs about Maharajpur