Chunala - Rajura, Chandrapur

Chunala is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chunala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunala is 541770. The village covers a total geographical area of 1671 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chunala

According to the 2011 Census, Chunala village had a total population of 4,502 people, including 2,354 males and 2,148 females, living in 1,111 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Chunala

Chunala 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 Chunala

Public transport in the Chunala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Chunala is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chunala is about 26 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 Chunala

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

Health Facilities in Chunala

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

FAQs about Chunala