Chandna - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Chandna is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Chandna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandna is 446941. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.96 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Gobra Nawapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chandna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandna

According to the 2011 Census, Chandna village had a total population of 1,443 people, including 747 males and 696 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandna

Chandna 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 Chandna

Chandna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobra Nawapara to Chandna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Chandna is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandna

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

Health Facilities in Chandna

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

FAQs about Chandna