Indian Village Directory

Chalana Village

Chalana is an inhabited village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538178, the Census 2011 record lists 2,156 people in 517 households and the reported area is 450.82 hectares. The local references include Arjuni Morgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 47 km.

In short:

Chalana is a village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538178 and 2,156 people in 517 households.

Village Code538178
Population2,156
Households517
Area450.82 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Detailed village profile

Chalana at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,156 people, 450.82 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Chalana, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
CD Block Arjuni Morgaon
  • Chalana falls under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538178.
  • The record lists 2,156 people living in 517 households.
  • The reported village area is 450.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • 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
Chalana
Census Village Code
538178
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arjuni Morgaon
Sub-district Census Code
04050
CD Block
Arjuni Morgaon
Households
517
Population
2,156
Male Population
1,089
Female Population
1,067
Sex Ratio
979.8
Area
450.82 hectares
Area
4.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
47 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 478.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.71% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 11.69% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chalana in the official administrative record. Census village code 538178 and Arjuni Morgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04050
Village Census Code
538178
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Arjuni Morgaon

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Chalana, about 47 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 86 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arjuni Morgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
86 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
47 km
Total Geographical Area
450.82 hectares
Area
4.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,156 people in 517 households, with 1,089 male residents and 1,067 female residents. The average household size is 4.17, and SC share is 12.71% and ST share is 11.69% for Chalana. Population density works out to about 478.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
517
Total Population
2,156
Male Population
1,089
Female Population
1,067
Sex Ratio
979.8
Average Household Size
4.17
SC Population
274
SC Male Population
140
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
12.71
ST Population
252
ST Male Population
129
ST Female Population
123
ST Population Share
11.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chalana list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chalana. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
11
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
11
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chalana include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chalana 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Other District Road
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 Chalana include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chalana is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chalana show that reported agricultural commodities include Cereals, net sown area is 250.35 hectares and irrigated land is 25.9 hectares (10.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cereals
Forest Area In Hectares
94.46 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
69.48
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
36.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
250.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
224.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
13.45 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
211 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chalana village located?

Chalana is in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Chalana village in?

Chalana village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Chalana village in?

Chalana village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Chalana under?

Chalana comes under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chalana?

The Census village code of Chalana is 538178.

What is the population of Chalana village?

The village record lists 2,156 people and 517 households for Chalana.

How many households are in Chalana village?

The village record lists 517 households for Chalana.

What is the male and female population of Chalana?

The record lists 1,089 male residents and 1,067 female residents for Chalana.

What is the sex ratio of Chalana village?

The sex ratio of Chalana is 979.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chalana village?

The reported geographical area of Chalana is 450.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Chalana village?

The approximate population density of Chalana is 478.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chalana?

The nearest town listed for Chalana is Desaiganj, about 47 km away.

How far is Chalana from the district headquarters?

Chalana is about 86 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chalana from the sub-district headquarters?

Chalana is about 12 km from Arjuni Morgaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chalana?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chalana.

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

For Chalana, reported agricultural commodities include Cereals, net sown area is 250.35 hectares and irrigated land is 25.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chalana.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Chalana.

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.