Chandrapur - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Chandrapur is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Chandiposh and around 54 km from Sundargarh. Chandiposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapur is 384673. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Chandrapur

As per Census 2011, Chandrapur village has a total population of 443 people, consisting of 218 males and 225 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 340 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrapur

Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur

Chandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandiposi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Chandrapur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chandrapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chandrapur

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

FAQs about Chandrapur