Panchala - Rajura, Chandrapur

Panchala is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Panchala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchala is 541800. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Panchala

According to the 2011 Census, Panchala village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 507 males and 505 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.96%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchala

Panchala 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 Panchala

Panchala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wihirgaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Panchala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Panchala is about 35 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 Panchala

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

Health Facilities in Panchala

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

FAQs about Panchala