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

As per Census 2011, Chander village has a total population of 298 people, consisting of 151 males and 147 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 60 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chander are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population298151147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19118
Literate Population238130108
Illiterate Population602139

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MagvaneEast1.22 km
KothewadaWest1.30 km
KhanjanwadiNorth-West1.38 km
HadiWest2.08 km
AnganewadiEast2.26 km
KandalgaonSouth2.27 km
KavaNorth2.54 km
MasureNorth-East3.02 km
GaonkarwadaSouth-West3.11 km
DeulwadaEast3.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chander

Where is Chander located?

Chander village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chander?

The Gram Panchayat of Chander is Marde.

What is the pincode of Chander?

The pincode of Chander is 416608.

What is the population of Chander?

Chander has a total population of 298, including 151 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Chander?

There are 86 households in Chander.

What is the literacy rate in Chander?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chander is 79.87%. Male literacy is 86.09% and female literacy is 73.47%.