Chandrapura - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Chandrapura is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Chandrapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapura is 457433. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.28 hectares and falls under the 471516 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Chandrapura

As per Census 2011, Chandrapura village has a total population of 1,579 people, consisting of 857 males and 722 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 888 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 362 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrapura

Chandrapura 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 Chandrapura

Chandrapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Chandrapura is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Chandrapura is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapura

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

Health Facilities in Chandrapura

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

FAQs about Chandrapura