Chandpuri - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Chandpuri is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chandpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpuri is 497622. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.17 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chandpuri

As per Census 2011, Chandpuri village has a total population of 1,587 people, consisting of 807 males and 780 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,126 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 553 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,587807780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20011684
Scheduled Castes (SC)1607585
Scheduled Tribes (ST)553277276
Literate Population1,126614512
Illiterate Population461193268

Nearby Villages of Chandpuri

Chandpuri 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)
NiljiNorth-West2.32 km
LawadaSouth-East2.48 km
BirsulaNorth-East2.96 km
GondegaonNorth2.97 km
ChillodSouth3.37 km
DokarbandiNorth3.63 km
RategaonWest4.10 km
KosmiNorth-West4.16 km
Butte (hazari)East4.39 km
BeharaiSouth-East4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandpuri

Chandpuri 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 Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Chandpuri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chandpuri is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpuri

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

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

Health Facilities in Chandpuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chandpuri

Where is Chandpuri located?

Chandpuri village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandpuri?

Chandpuri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandpuri?

The pincode of Chandpuri is 481331.

What is the population of Chandpuri?

Chandpuri has a total population of 1,587, including 807 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Chandpuri?

There are 334 households in Chandpuri.

What is the literacy rate in Chandpuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandpuri is 70.95%. Male literacy is 76.08% and female literacy is 65.64%.