Chandapur - Kanisi, Ganjam

Chandapur is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Golanthara and around 24 km from Chatrapur. Chandapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandapur is 412641. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chandapur

As per Census 2011, Chandapur village has a total population of 1,833 people, consisting of 906 males and 927 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 884 literate and 949 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chandapur

Chandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Chandapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chandapur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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:

FAQs about Chandapur