Chandela - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Chandela is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Chandela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandela is 501111. The village covers a total geographical area of 1125.33 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chandela

According to the 2011 Census, Chandela village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 850 males and 814 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 77.47% and female literacy at 55.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandela

Chandela 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 Chandela

Chandela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Chandela is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Chandela is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandela

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

Health Facilities in Chandela

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

FAQs about Chandela