Chandapur - Mul, Chandrapur

Chandapur is a village situated in the Mul tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mul and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chandapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandapur is 541420. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.72 hectares and falls under the 441225 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Chandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandapur village had a total population of 1,958 people, including 982 males and 976 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.48%, with male literacy at 79.58% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,958982976
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21312093
Scheduled Castes (SC)964947
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1849193
Literate Population1,195686509
Illiterate Population763296467

Nearby Villages of Chandapur

Chandapur 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)
JunasurlaSouth1.80 km
BhawaralaNorth2.02 km
PardiEast2.69 km
RajgadNorth-West3.94 km
KawathiNorth-East4.12 km
GadisurlaSouth-West4.23 km
KhandalaSouth-East4.26 km
SingapurNorth4.39 km
GhargaonEast4.76 km
Chandli Bk.North-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandapur

Chandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 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 Mul to Chandapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chandapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Chandapur

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

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

FAQs about Chandapur

Where is Chandapur located?

Chandapur village is located in Mul Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Chandapur?

Chandapur is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandapur?

The pincode of Chandapur is 441225.

What is the population of Chandapur?

Chandapur had a total population of 1,958, including 982 males and 976 females.

How many households are there in Chandapur?

Chandapur had 477 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandapur was 68.48%. Male literacy was 79.58% and female literacy was 57.64%.