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

As per Census 2011, Chandwad village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 373 males and 390 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population763373390
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945242
Scheduled Castes (SC)622735
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1327359
Literate Population404225179
Illiterate Population359148211

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DehediSouth1.85 km
SirwadaWest1.87 km
KhararNorth-East2.11 km
DhamasaWest2.73 km
MisrodNorth2.99 km
DatwasaSouth-West3.34 km
SailEast3.38 km
ManwadaSouth3.47 km
Temla KalanNorth-West3.99 km
RatwadaSouth-East4.21 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandwad

Where is Chandwad located?

Chandwad village is located in Dolariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandwad?

Chandwad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandwad?

The pincode of Chandwad is 461221.

What is the population of Chandwad?

Chandwad has a total population of 763, including 373 males and 390 females.

How many households are there in Chandwad?

There are 168 households in Chandwad.

What is the literacy rate in Chandwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandwad is 52.95%. Male literacy is 60.32% and female literacy is 45.90%.