Chanakha - Rajura, Chandrapur

Chanakha is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chanakha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanakha is 541799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1146 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chanakha

According to the 2011 Census, Chanakha village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 646 males and 607 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.60%, with male literacy at 93.19% and female literacy at 79.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanakha

Chanakha 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 Chanakha

Chanakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Chanakha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chanakha is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanakha

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

Health Facilities in Chanakha

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

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