Chandas - Warud, Amravati

Chandas is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Chandas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandas is 532419. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.94 hectares and falls under the 444906 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandas

According to the 2011 Census, Chandas village had a total population of 1,548 people, including 777 males and 771 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.55%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 81.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,548777771
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1647589
Scheduled Castes (SC)265143122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)804832
Literate Population1,184631553
Illiterate Population364146218

Nearby Villages of Chandas

Chandas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShekapurNorth-West1.40 km
UdapurSouth1.89 km
WathodaEast2.03 km
NaygaonSouth-East2.39 km
MusalkhedaNorth-East2.55 km
SurliWest2.61 km
DabhiNorth2.62 km
FattepurSouth-West2.87 km
Bhandoli BkNorth-West3.53 km
MendhiSouth3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandas

Chandas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pusla, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Chandas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Chandas is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandas

Where is Chandas located?

Chandas village is located in Warud Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandas?

Chandas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandas?

The pincode of Chandas is 444906.

What is the population of Chandas?

Chandas had a total population of 1,548, including 777 males and 771 females.

How many households are there in Chandas?

Chandas had 361 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandas was 85.55%. Male literacy was 89.89% and female literacy was 81.09%.