Chaugaon - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Chaugaon is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chougan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chaugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaugaon is 540781. The village covers a total geographical area of 1082.53 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaugaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chaugaon village had a total population of 3,041 people, including 1,530 males and 1,511 females, living in 804 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.54%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 64.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaugaon

Chaugaon 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 Chaugaon

Chaugaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Chaugaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chaugaon is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaugaon

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

Health Facilities in Chaugaon

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

FAQs about Chaugaon