Chandana - Dewas Nagar, Dewas

Chandana is a village situated in the Dewas Nagar tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Dewas and around 5 km from Dewas. Chandana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandana is 473602. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.97 hectares and falls under the 455001 pincode. Indore is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Chandana

According to the 2011 Census, Chandana village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 813 males and 743 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.40%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandana

Chandana 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 Chandana

Chandana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Binjana, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indore to Chandana is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chandana is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandana

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

Health Facilities in Chandana

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

FAQs about Chandana