Description:
The surname Chandrapur is of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chandra” meaning moon, and “pur” meaning city. This surname is common among the people of the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The earliest known bearer of the Chandrapur surname was a legendary ruler named Chandrapur I, who reigned in the 11th century. He was a powerful ruler and is credited with establishing the kingdom of Chandrapur. The Chandrapur surname is associated with many famous people, including the Marathi poet and dramatist, Kavi Chandrapur, who lived in the 17th century. Variations of the Chandrapur surname include Chandurkar, Chandorkar, Chandurkar, Chandorkar and Chandurkar.
