Chander - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Chander is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Marde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chander village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chander is 566584. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.56 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chander village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chander

According to the 2011 Census, Chander village had a total population of 298 people, including 151 males and 147 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.30%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 77.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chander

Chander 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 Chander

Chander is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Chander is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Chander is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chander

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

Health Facilities in Chander

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

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