Chorgaon Village Overview
Chorgaon is a village in Chandrapur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It lies about 20 km from Chandrapur tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Chandrapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chorgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chorgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorgaon is 541248. The village covers a geographical area of 1214.68 hectares. Chandrapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Chorgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Ballarpur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chorgaon
Population & Demographics of Chorgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Chorgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 | 450 | 499 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 55 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 32 | 20 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 341 | 165 | 176 |
| Literate Population | 565 | 288 | 277 |
| Illiterate Population | 384 | 162 | 222 |
Key population details of Chorgaon village are given below:
- Chorgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 949, including approximately 450 males and 499 females, with a sex ratio of 1108 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 32 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 341 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chorgaon village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.54%.
- There are around 236 households in Chorgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chorgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Chorgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chorgaon
The following villages are located close to Chorgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chorgaon
- Where is Chorgaon located?
- Chorgaon village is located in Chandrapur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chorgaon?
- Chorgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Chorgaon?
- Chorgaon has a total population of 949, including 450 males and 499 females.
- How many households are there in Chorgaon?
- There are 236 households in Chorgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Chorgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chorgaon is 59.54%. Male literacy is 64.00% and female literacy is 55.51%.