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Chhattisgarh Village Renames Itself from Chandalpur to Chandanpur
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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A village in Chhattisgarh has officially changed its name from Chandalpur to Chandanpur to shed a derogatory connotation.
The village, situated in Chhattisgarh, has officially adopted the name Chandanpur after a formal renaming process.
The former name, Chandalpur, was considered derogatory and associated with a lower caste, leading to embarrassment among residents.
Local authorities approved the change following a petition by villagers, and the new name was announced in an official gazette.
The renaming is expected to improve the village’s image and attract development initiatives.
The former name, Chandalpur, was considered derogatory and associated with a lower caste, leading to embarrassment among residents.
Local authorities approved the change following a petition by villagers, and the new name was announced in an official gazette.
The renaming is expected to improve the village’s image and attract development initiatives.