Chandan Nagar, Indore
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CHANDAN NAGAR | |
|---|---|
suburb | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Indore District |
| City | Indore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) |
| • Mayor | Malini Laxmansingh Gaur |
| • District Collector | Manish Singh, IAS |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 452001 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-09 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Indore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Indore-1 |
| Website | imcindore |
Chandan Nagar is a sub-urban locality of Indore in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
It lies under the jurisdiction of the Indore Municipal Corporation. The name's literal meaning is Sandalwood.[1]
History[edit]
It is composed of 8 sectors designated A to H, with more than 300 houses in each. There are many high schools and madrasas in the locality.
Geography[edit]
The Indore International Airport campus borders Chandan Nagar on the Northern end. It is surrounded by Kalani Nagar on the Eastern side. The Sirpur Lake occupies its southern border.
Politics[edit]
Chandan Nagar area falls under the Indore-1 Assembly Constituency in Indore District. The current elected Member is Sanjay Shukla from the Congress.
Transport[edit]
The nearest railway station is Indore Junction railway station. Public transport such as autos, taxis, magic-vans, city buses are readily available. Bus Routes passing by the main Chandan Nagar Square are:-
| S. No. | Route No. | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Musakhedi Ring Road | Kalaria |
Places of interest[edit]
- Sirpur Lake: A Lake, which is a biodiversity hotspot[2][3] and famous for being the destination of migratory birds during winters.[4]
- Gangwal Bus Stand: An Inter-State Bus Stand for hopping onto buses on NH 47 for Ahmedabad, Dhar, Betma, Rajgarh.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Chandan". 22 August 2018.
- ^ Correspondent, HT (20 November 2015). "Indore's Sirpur Lake marked 'important bird area'". Hindustan Times. Indore: hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Mekaad, Salil (8 September 2017). "Indore's Sirpur Lake gets IBA status". The Times of India. Indore: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Sharma, Meenakshi (22 November 2020). "Madhya Pradesh: Bird lovers rejoice as new winged guests land at Sirpur". The Times of India. Indore: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. Retrieved 8 December 2021.