Chawandi - Mandhan, Kotputli-Behror

Chawandi is a village situated in the Mandhan tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Behror and around 98 km from Alwar. Nanagwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chawandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chawandi is 071793. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 301704 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chawandi

As per Census 2011, Chawandi village has a total population of 1,043 people, consisting of 542 males and 501 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 712 literate and 331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,043542501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1539261
Scheduled Castes (SC)263136127
Literate Population712420292
Illiterate Population331122209

Nearby Villages of Chawandi

Chawandi 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)
GiglanaNorth-East1.83 km
DabadwasSouth-West1.92 km
Pratapur Chak No. 3South2.53 km
NanagwasNorth-West2.58 km
BatanaSouth-East2.78 km
KuteenaSouth-East3.94 km
BiranwasWest4.11 km
PorulaNorth-East4.21 km
AdeendNorth-West4.53 km
GheelothSouth4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chawandi

Chawandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kund, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Chawandi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Chawandi is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chawandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chawandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chawandi

Where is Chawandi located?

Chawandi village is located in Mandhan Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chawandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chawandi is Nanagwas.

What is the pincode of Chawandi?

The pincode of Chawandi is 301704.

What is the population of Chawandi?

Chawandi has a total population of 1,043, including 542 males and 501 females.

How many households are there in Chawandi?

There are 197 households in Chawandi.

What is the literacy rate in Chawandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chawandi is 68.26%. Male literacy is 77.49% and female literacy is 58.28%.