Chandani - Arni, Yavatmal

Chandani is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Gawana serves as the Village Panchayat for Chandani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandani is 543206. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.35 hectares and falls under the 445110 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chandani

According to the 2011 Census, Chandani village had a total population of 235 people, including 118 males and 117 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.01%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 73.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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 Population235118117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291316
Scheduled Castes (SC)412120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286860
Literate Population1719774
Illiterate Population642143

Nearby Villages of Chandani

Chandani 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)
KakaddaraWest1.84 km
GawanaNorth-West3.00 km
KinhiWest3.00 km
ShekalgaonNorth-East3.31 km
DabhadiSouth-East3.93 km
BramhanwadaNorth4.12 km
TendoliSouth5.19 km
MhasolaEast5.25 km
DattrampurSouth-West5.29 km
JawalaNorth-West5.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandani

Chandani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Digras to Chandani is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chandani is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandani

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

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

Health Facilities in Chandani

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

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

FAQs about Chandani

Where is Chandani located?

Chandani village is located in Arni Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Chandani?

The Village Panchayat of Chandani is Gawana.

What is the pincode of Chandani?

The pincode of Chandani is 445110.

What is the population of Chandani?

Chandani had a total population of 235, including 118 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Chandani?

Chandani had 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandani was 83.01%. Male literacy was 92.38% and female literacy was 73.27%.