Chandpur - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Chandpur is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 424226. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur village had a total population of 809 people, including 373 males and 436 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.61%, with male literacy at 42.49% and female literacy at 20.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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 Chandpur

Chandpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chandpur is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chandpur is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpur

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

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

FAQs about Chandpur