Chandel - Khariar, Nuapada

Chandel is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Dohelpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandel is 422042. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chandel

According to the 2011 Census, Chandel village had a total population of 551 people, including 267 males and 284 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 38.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandel

Chandel 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 Chandel

Public transport in the Chandel is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Chandel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Chandel is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandel

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

Health Facilities in Chandel

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

FAQs about Chandel