Chandanpur - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Chandanpur is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chandanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandanpur is 389450. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandanpur

As per Census 2011, Chandanpur village has a total population of 1,338 people, consisting of 666 males and 672 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 424 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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Chandanpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Chandanpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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