Chora - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Chora is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chora village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chora is 541196. The village covers a total geographical area of 1956 hectares and falls under the 442906 pincode. Bhadravati is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chora

According to the 2011 Census, Chora village had a total population of 1,746 people, including 905 males and 841 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.66%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,108.

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

Nearby Villages of Chora

Chora 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 Chora

Chora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhandak, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravati to Chora is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chora is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chora

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

Health Facilities in Chora

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

FAQs about Chora