Chander

Chander is a village located in Firozpur tehsil of Firozpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 36km away from Firozpur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chander village. As per 2009 stats, Chandarh is the gram panchayat of Chander village.

Here you can discover what makes Chander unique in its vibrant Firozpur region. You’ll see Chander’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 Chander

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chander is 034449. The village spans a total geographical area of 490 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142060. Mudki is nearest town to Chander village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chander 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 Guru har sahai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Firozpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chander

Population of Chander

According to the 2011 Census, Chander has a total population of about 1,292, with approximately 689 males and 603 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 286 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 62.15%, with male literacy at about 64.88% and female literacy near 59.04%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chander's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chander

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

Nearby Villages of Chander

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chander