Chandniya - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Chandniya is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Akaltara and around 31 km from Janjgir. Chandaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandniya is 436589. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.19 hectares and falls under the 495552 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chandniya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandniya

According to the 2011 Census, Chandniya village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 534 males and 587 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandniya

Chandniya 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 Chandniya

Chandniya 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 Ibh4, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Chandniya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Chandniya is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandniya

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

Health Facilities in Chandniya

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

FAQs about Chandniya