Chandipur - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chandipur is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chandipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandipur is 448204. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.56 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chandipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandipur village had a total population of 1,514 people, including 774 males and 740 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.19%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandipur

Chandipur 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 Chandipur

Chandipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Chandipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chandipur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandipur

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

Health Facilities in Chandipur

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

FAQs about Chandipur