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

According to the 2011 Census, Chandaura village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 515 males and 486 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.72%, with male literacy at 77.75% and female literacy at 61.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

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

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