Chorti - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Chorti is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chorti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorti is 540786. The village covers a total geographical area of 710.42 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chorti 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 Chorti

As per Census 2011, Chorti village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 593 males and 619 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 173 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,212593619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226557
Scheduled Castes (SC)743242
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738588
Literate Population737403334
Illiterate Population475190285

Nearby Villages of Chorti

Chorti 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)
BhagawanpurNorth-West1.50 km
DhamngaonSouth-East2.29 km
WaygaonSouth-West2.37 km
Sakhara ChakWest2.68 km
Adyal GaongannaNorth-West2.93 km
Adyal TukumNorth-West3.20 km
Sakhara RithWest3.37 km
ChandgaonNorth-East3.69 km
Dudhawahi ChakNorth-East3.80 km
Tulan ChakSouth-East4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chorti

Chorti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Chorti is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chorti 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 Chorti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chorti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chorti

Where is Chorti located?

Chorti village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chorti?

Chorti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chorti?

The pincode of Chorti is 441206.

What is the population of Chorti?

Chorti has a total population of 1,212, including 593 males and 619 females.

How many households are there in Chorti?

There are 315 households in Chorti.

What is the literacy rate in Chorti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chorti is 60.81%. Male literacy is 67.96% and female literacy is 53.96%.