Chandagura - Bangomunda, Balangir

Chandagura is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Sindhekela and around 57 km from Balangir. Chandatora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandagura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandagura is 421439. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chandagura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandagura

As per Census 2011, Chandagura village has a total population of 539 people, consisting of 279 males and 260 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandagura

Chandagura 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 Chandagura

Chandagura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chandagura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chandagura is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandagura

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

Health Facilities in Chandagura

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

FAQs about Chandagura