Chandeni - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Chandeni is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Khairagarh and around 53 km from Rajnandgaon. Chandaini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandeni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandeni is 440480. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.03 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chandeni

As per Census 2011, Chandeni village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 305 males and 335 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 418 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandeni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population640305335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964947
Scheduled Castes (SC)945
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population418212206
Illiterate Population22293129

Nearby Villages of Chandeni

Chandeni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KeshlaNorth-West1.45 km
BoriSouth-East1.55 km
DundaNorth-East2.17 km
PasalkhairaSouth-West2.31 km
MandlaWest2.72 km
AchholiEast2.77 km
BadgadaNorth-West2.81 km
DullapurNorth-East2.91 km
KamthaSouth3.04 km
BodagarhSouth-East3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandeni

Chandeni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Chandeni is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chandeni is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandeni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chandeni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chandeni

Where is Chandeni located?

Chandeni village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandeni?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandeni is Chandaini.

What is the pincode of Chandeni?

The pincode of Chandeni is 491881.

What is the population of Chandeni?

Chandeni has a total population of 640, including 305 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Chandeni?

There are 174 households in Chandeni.

What is the literacy rate in Chandeni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandeni is 65.31%. Male literacy is 69.51% and female literacy is 61.49%.