Chaprad - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Chaprad is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chaprad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaprad is 537509. The village covers a total geographical area of 1156 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chaprad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chaprad

According to the 2011 Census, Chaprad village had a total population of 3,090 people, including 1,563 males and 1,527 females, living in 717 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.93%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 67.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 752, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaprad

Chaprad 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 Chaprad

Chaprad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chaprad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chaprad is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaprad

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

Health Facilities in Chaprad

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

FAQs about Chaprad