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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chora village has a total population of 1,746 people, consisting of 905 males and 841 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,280 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,746905841
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1597881
Scheduled Castes (SC)1758887
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,108573535
Literate Population1,280744536
Illiterate Population466161305

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChicholiSouth-East2.55 km
Ashti TukumNorth-West2.62 km
Ashti KakadeWest3.12 km
Minwat TukumEast3.38 km
Gulgaon MalEast3.62 km
Ratnapur RithNorth-East4.12 km
Minwat KaliSouth-East4.43 km
Ghode MinwatSouth-East5.16 km
Belgaon BhusariNorth-West5.17 km
Visapur RaiyyatwariNorth-East5.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Chora

Where is Chora located?

Chora village is located in Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chora?

Chora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chora?

The pincode of Chora is 442906.

What is the population of Chora?

Chora has a total population of 1,746, including 905 males and 841 females.

How many households are there in Chora?

There are 483 households in Chora.

What is the literacy rate in Chora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chora is 73.31%. Male literacy is 82.21% and female literacy is 63.73%.