Chanod - Sumerpur, Pali

Chanod is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Chanod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanod is 091202. The village covers a total geographical area of 5788 hectares and falls under the 306602 pincode. Rani is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chanod

As per Census 2011, Chanod village has a total population of 5,644 people, consisting of 2,774 males and 2,870 females. The village has 1,204 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 802 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,842 literate and 2,802 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6442,7742,870
Child Population (0–6 yrs)802441361
Scheduled Castes (SC)744377367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,262672590
Literate Population2,8421,7371,105
Illiterate Population2,8021,0371,765

Nearby Villages of Chanod

Chanod 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)
BeethuraSouth-East5.86 km
PenawaWest5.96 km
AnoppuraSouth-East6.45 km
SaaliNorth6.74 km
GirwarNorth-East6.79 km
BhachoondaSouth6.99 km
SakdaraNorth-West7.69 km
SundelaoNorth-West7.72 km
NawaguraEast8.59 km
BargaowraSouth8.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanod

Chanod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpura, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rani to Chanod is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Chanod is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanod

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chanod

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

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

FAQs about Chanod

Where is Chanod located?

Chanod village is located in Sumerpur Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanod?

Chanod is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chanod?

The pincode of Chanod is 306602.

What is the population of Chanod?

Chanod has a total population of 5,644, including 2,774 males and 2,870 females.

How many households are there in Chanod?

There are 1,204 households in Chanod.

What is the literacy rate in Chanod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanod is 50.35%. Male literacy is 62.62% and female literacy is 38.50%.