Chandaura - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Chandaura is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Nawatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandaura is 501223. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.3 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chandaura

As per Census 2011, Chandaura village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 515 males and 486 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 608 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 644 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandaura

Chandaura 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 Chandaura

Chandaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Chandaura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Chandaura is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandaura

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

Health Facilities in Chandaura

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

FAQs about Chandaura