Indian Village Directory

Chandel Village

Chandel is an inhabited village in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 506035, the Census 2011 record lists 965 people in 199 households and the reported area is 434 hectares. The local references include Punasa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mundi at about 18 km.

In short:

Chandel is a village in Punasa Sub-district, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 506035 and 965 people in 199 households.

Village Code506035
Population965
Households199
Area434 hectares
Nearest TownMundi

Detailed village profile

Chandel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 965 people, 434 hectares of reported area and Mundi as the nearest town reference for Chandel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-district Punasa
CD Block Punasa
  • Chandel falls under Punasa Sub-district in Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 506035.
  • The record lists 965 people living in 199 households.
  • The reported village area is 434 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mundi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Chandel
Census Village Code
506035
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khandwa (East Nimar)
District Census Code
466
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Punasa
Sub-district Census Code
03717
CD Block
Punasa
Households
199
Population
965
Male Population
522
Female Population
443
Sex Ratio
848.66
Area
434 hectares
Area
4.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Mundi
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 222.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 61.76% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 29.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chandel in the official administrative record. Census village code 506035 and Punasa CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
466
Sub-district Census Code
03717
Village Census Code
506035
CD Block Code
0308
CD Block Name
Punasa

Location and Distance

Mundi is the nearest town listed for Chandel, about 18 km away. Khandwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Punasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Khandwa
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mundi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Mundi
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
434 hectares
Area
4.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 965 people in 199 households, with 522 male residents and 443 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 8.08% and ST share is 61.76% for Chandel. Population density works out to about 222.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
199
Total Population
965
Male Population
522
Female Population
443
Sex Ratio
848.66
Average Household Size
4.85
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
8.08
ST Population
596
ST Male Population
328
ST Female Population
268
ST Population Share
61.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chandel list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chandel include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
89.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chandel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chandel include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chandel is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chandel show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Jawar and Wheat, net sown area is 303.2 hectares and irrigated land is 89.1 hectares (29.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jawar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
90.68
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.09 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18.93 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
303.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
214.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
89.1

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chandel village located?

Chandel is in Punasa Sub-district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chandel village in?

Chandel village is in Khandwa (East Nimar) district.

Which state is Chandel village in?

Chandel village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chandel under?

Chandel comes under Punasa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chandel?

The Census village code of Chandel is 506035.

What is the population of Chandel village?

The village record lists 965 people and 199 households for Chandel.

How many households are in Chandel village?

The village record lists 199 households for Chandel.

What is the male and female population of Chandel?

The record lists 522 male residents and 443 female residents for Chandel.

What is the sex ratio of Chandel village?

The sex ratio of Chandel is 848.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chandel village?

The reported geographical area of Chandel is 434 hectares.

What is the population density of Chandel village?

The approximate population density of Chandel is 222.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chandel?

The nearest town listed for Chandel is Mundi, about 18 km away.

How far is Chandel from the district headquarters?

Chandel is about 48 km from Khandwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chandel from the sub-district headquarters?

Chandel is about 10 km from Punasa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chandel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chandel.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chandel?

For Chandel, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Jawar and Wheat, net sown area is 303.2 hectares and irrigated land is 89.1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chandel.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chandel.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.