Naranda - Korpana, Chandrapur

Naranda is a village situated in the Korpana tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korpana and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Naranda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naranda is 541600. The village covers a total geographical area of 1746.23 hectares and falls under the 442916 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Naranda

As per Census 2011, Naranda village has a total population of 2,670 people, consisting of 1,399 males and 1,271 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,852 literate and 818 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6701,3991,271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)340170170
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608476
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371187184
Literate Population1,8521,048804
Illiterate Population818351467

Nearby Villages of Naranda

Naranda 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)
DahegaonSouth2.76 km
LoniSouth-West2.83 km
ZotingNorth3.17 km
WanojaNorth3.31 km
ShivnarandaNorth-East3.34 km
MathaWest3.38 km
Chich NavegaonEast3.46 km
PipriNorth-West3.47 km
Sonurli (wansadi)South-East3.71 km
PalezariSouth-East3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naranda

Naranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 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 Rajura to Naranda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Naranda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naranda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naranda

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

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

FAQs about Naranda

Where is Naranda located?

Naranda village is located in Korpana Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naranda?

Naranda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Naranda?

The pincode of Naranda is 442916.

What is the population of Naranda?

Naranda has a total population of 2,670, including 1,399 males and 1,271 females.

How many households are there in Naranda?

There are 641 households in Naranda.

What is the literacy rate in Naranda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naranda is 69.36%. Male literacy is 74.91% and female literacy is 63.26%.