Chhattisgarh village Chandalpur renamed Chandanpur to shed stigma

The Gram Panchayat of a small settlement in Chhattisgarh formally approved a name change this week, replacing the long‑used name Chandalpur with Chandanpur. Residents had long complained that the original name carried a social stigma and was a source of embarrassment in official documents and daily interactions. Local officials said the decision was taken after a series of community meetings and a unanimous vote by village representatives. The new name, Chandanpur, is expected to appear on signboards, government records and postal addresses within the next few weeks. Authorities will coordinate with district offices to update maps and databases accordingly.