Chhatrapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Chhatrapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhatrapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatrapur is 422966. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatrapur village had a total population of 1,013 people, including 497 males and 516 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.99%, with male literacy at 76.28% and female literacy at 49.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur 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 Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chhatrapur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chhatrapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chhatrapur

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

FAQs about Chhatrapur