Chandanpur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Chandanpur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandanpur is 422921. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Chandanpur 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 Chandanpur

As per Census 2011, Chandanpur village has a total population of 715 people, consisting of 352 males and 363 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandanpur

Chandanpur 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 Chandanpur

Chandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chandanpur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chandanpur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Chandanpur

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

FAQs about Chandanpur