Chandon - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Chandon is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bankhedi and around 100 km from Hoshangabad. Chandon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandon is 487966. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.69 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chandon

According to the 2011 Census, Chandon village had a total population of 3,050 people, including 1,569 males and 1,481 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandon

Chandon 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 Chandon

Chandon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Chandon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Chandon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandon

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

Health Facilities in Chandon

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

FAQs about Chandon