Chandrapur
Chandrapur is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Chandrapur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Chandrapur District overview
Chandrapur is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Chandrapur district. Total area of Chandrapur District is 11,443 km² including 11,152 km² rural area and 291 km² urban area. There are 15 Talukas part of Chandrapur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Chandrapur District, Chandrapur has 1792 villages.
Chandrapur is the largest tehsil in Chandrapur district by area covering 1179.71 km2 and Ballarpur is the smallest tehsil in Chandrapur district by area covering 260.54 km2. Chandrapur is the largest tehsil by population while Pombhurna is the smallest tehsil by population in Chandrapur district.
Population of Chandrapur District
As of the 2011 census, Chandrapur district has a population of approximately 2,204,307 peoples which is divided into urban population of 775,378 and rular population of 1,428,929. The population density in Chandrapur region is about 192.6 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,123,834 | 1,080,473 | 2,204,307 |
| Rural | 726,106 | 702,823 | 1,428,929 |
| Urban | 397,728 | 377,650 | 775,378 |
Households of Chandrapur District
There are about 536,686 houses in the district, including 180,458 urban houses and 356,228 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.11 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 536,686 |
| Rural | 356,228 |
| Urban | 180,458 |
List Of Taluka in Chandrapur District
Chandrapur district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 15 tehsils in Chandrapur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Chandrapur:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ballarpur | 260.5 | 134,540 |
| Bhadravati | 1,165.1 | 158,751 |
| Brahmapuri | 814.8 | 166,165 |
| Chandrapur | 1,179.7 | 481,758 |
| Chimur | 1,142.0 | 169,547 |
| Gondpipri | 749.6 | 79,672 |
| Jiwati | 559.2 | 61,820 |
| Korpana | 560.4 | 125,317 |
| Mul | 499.5 | 114,611 |
| Nagbhir | 735.3 | 133,020 |
| Pombhurna | 397.8 | 50,781 |
| Rajura | 894.9 | 138,408 |
| Sawali | 663.3 | 107,937 |
| Sindewahi | 792.1 | 110,440 |
| Warora | 1,028.9 | 171,540 |
Frequently Asked Question About Chandrapur District
How many villages are there in Chandrapur district ?
There are 1792 villages in the Chandrapur district.
What is the population of Chandrapur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Chandrapur district is 2,204,307
How many town or city are there in Chandrapur district ?
There are 23 town or city in the Chandrapur district.
How many Taluka in Chandrapur district ?
There are 15 Taluka in Chandrapur district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Chandrapur district
Chandrapur is the largest Taluka in Chandrapur district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Chandrapur district ?
Ballarpur is the smallest Taluka in Chandrapur district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Chandrapur district ?
Chandrapur is the most populated Taluka in Chandrapur district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Chandrapur district ?
Pombhurna is the most least populated Taluka in Chandrapur district.