Chandar

Chandar is a village located in Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Bhuban (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Ektali is the gram panchayat of Chandar village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandar unique in its vibrant Bhuban-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Chandar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chandar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandar is 402582. The village spans a total geographical area of 144 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759017. Bhuban is nearest town to Chandar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandar

Population of Chandar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandar has a total population of about 941, with approximately 454 males and 487 females. The sex ratio is around 1072 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 112 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.96%, with male literacy at about 79.30% and female literacy near 68.99%. There are around 218 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chandar. As per the 2011 stats, Chandar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chandar

Knowing the nearby villages of Chandar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chandar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandar