Chandgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Chandgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Vaijapur and around 86 km from Aurangabad. Chandgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandgaon is 549099. The village covers a total geographical area of 976 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chandgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chandgaon village had a total population of 2,032 people, including 1,050 males and 982 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 69.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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 Population2,0321,050982
Child Population (0–6 yrs)300159141
Scheduled Castes (SC)280144136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)259131128
Literate Population1,355770585
Illiterate Population677280397

Nearby Villages of Chandgaon

Chandgaon 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)
Panvi KhandalaNorth2.07 km
NandgaonSouth-West2.31 km
Panvi Kh.North-West2.85 km
RotegaonEast3.07 km
BhaykhedeNorth-West3.86 km
Bhaigaon VaijapurNorth-East5.11 km
UkkadgaonWest5.36 km
Lakh KhandalaNorth5.38 km
KhamgaonWest5.47 km
BhaggaonSouth5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandgaon

Chandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rotegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Vaijapur to Chandgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chandgaon is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chandgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chandgaon

Where is Chandgaon located?

Chandgaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Chandgaon?

Chandgaon is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandgaon?

The pincode of Chandgaon is 423701.

What is the population of Chandgaon?

Chandgaon had a total population of 2,032, including 1,050 males and 982 females.

How many households are there in Chandgaon?

Chandgaon had 446 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandgaon was 78.23%. Male literacy was 86.42% and female literacy was 69.56%.