Chandai - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Chandai is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Chhariyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandai is 260485. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chandai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandai

According to the 2011 Census, Chandai village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 929 males and 815 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chandai

Chandai 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 Chandai

Public transport in the Chandai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Chandai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Chandai is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandai

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

Health Facilities in Chandai

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

FAQs about Chandai