Chandlon - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Chandlon is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Chandlon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandlon is 490669. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.98 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chandlon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandlon

According to the 2011 Census, Chandlon village had a total population of 987 people, including 513 males and 474 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandlon

Chandlon 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 Chandlon

Chandlon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Chandlon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Chandlon is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandlon

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

Health Facilities in Chandlon

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

FAQs about Chandlon