Chandwad - Dolariya, Narmadapuram

Chandwad is a village situated in the Dolariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dolariya and around 36 km from Hoshangabad. Chandwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandwad is 487462. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.7 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chandwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandwad

According to the 2011 Census, Chandwad village had a total population of 763 people, including 373 males and 390 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.39%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 51.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandwad

Chandwad 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 Chandwad

Chandwad 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 Khutwansa, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Chandwad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Chandwad is about 36 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 Chandwad

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

Health Facilities in Chandwad

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

FAQs about Chandwad