Chandai - Mangrulpir, Washim

Chandai is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chandhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandai is 530812. The village covers a total geographical area of 940.94 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chandai

As per Census 2011, Chandai village has a total population of 1,460 people, consisting of 770 males and 690 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 963 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 178 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandai

Chandai 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 Chandai

Public transport in the Chandai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Chandai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chandai is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandai

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

Health Facilities in Chandai

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

FAQs about Chandai