Chandi - Khategaon, Dewas

Chandi is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Olamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandi is 474237. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.49 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chandi

According to the 2011 Census, Chandi village had a total population of 394 people, including 208 males and 186 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.91%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 43.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandi

Chandi 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 Chandi

Chandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Chandi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chandi is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandi

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

Health Facilities in Chandi

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

FAQs about Chandi