Chandapura - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Chandapura is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandapura is 398164. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chandapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chandapura

According to the 2011 Census, Chandapura village had a total population of 1,072 people, including 539 males and 533 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 93.78% and female literacy at 76.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,072539533
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874146
Scheduled Castes (SC)387197190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population838467371
Illiterate Population23472162

Nearby Villages of Chandapura

Chandapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SutiraSouth-West1.04 km
GothadaSouth-East1.12 km
MaredaNorth-West1.16 km
MahisamundaNorth-East1.36 km
TihudaNorth1.41 km
BansaSouth1.50 km
NauganWest1.77 km
KurukiSouth2.15 km
ChhatianaNorth-East2.20 km
SareikulaSouth-West2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandapura

Chandapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Chandapura is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Chandapura is about 25 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 Chandapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chandapura

Where is Chandapura located?

Chandapura village is located in Naugaon Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chandapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandapura is Bansa.

What is the pincode of Chandapura?

The pincode of Chandapura is 754113.

What is the population of Chandapura?

Chandapura had a total population of 1,072, including 539 males and 533 females.

How many households are there in Chandapura?

Chandapura had 250 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandapura was 85.08%. Male literacy was 93.78% and female literacy was 76.18%.