Chandon - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Chandon is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Itarsi and around 40 km from Hoshangabad. Chandon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandon is 487341. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.15 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Sohagpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandon

According to the 2011 Census, Chandon village had a total population of 1,822 people, including 944 males and 878 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.75%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 71.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 584.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kesla, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi 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 40 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 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