Chandas - Malegaon, Washim

Chandas is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chandas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandas is 530708. The village covers a total geographical area of 1193 hectares and falls under the 444503 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Risod Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandas

According to the 2011 Census, Chandas village had a total population of 2,016 people, including 1,030 males and 986 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.12%, with male literacy at 90.09% and female literacy at 69.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chandas

Chandas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Chandas is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chandas is about 22 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 Chandas

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

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:

FAQs about Chandas