Chandori - Sakoli, Bhandara

Chandori is a village situated in the Sakoli tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakoli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chandori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandori is 537083. The village covers a total geographical area of 928.96 hectares and falls under the 441802 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chandori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandori

According to the 2011 Census, Chandori village had a total population of 2,162 people, including 1,094 males and 1,068 females, living in 507 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 85.64% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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 Population2,1621,0941,068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237126111
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472230242
Literate Population1,470829641
Illiterate Population692265427

Nearby Villages of Chandori

Chandori 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)
Nipiyartola Ri.South-East1.52 km
MakkitolaWest2.13 km
AtegaonEast2.46 km
PalaspaniSouth-East2.66 km
Khurshipar (malkazari )South-West3.91 km
SonegaonWest3.92 km
UsgaonWest4.11 km
KinhiSouth-East4.26 km
BampewadaSouth-East4.54 km
MundiparSouth5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandori

Chandori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koka, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Chandori is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chandori is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chandori

Where is Chandori located?

Chandori village is located in Sakoli Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandori?

Chandori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandori?

The pincode of Chandori is 441802.

What is the population of Chandori?

Chandori had a total population of 2,162, including 1,094 males and 1,068 females.

How many households are there in Chandori?

Chandori had 507 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandori was 76.36%. Male literacy was 85.64% and female literacy was 66.98%.