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Chandan Nagar, Indore

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Chandan Nagar
suburb
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictIndore District
CityIndore
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyIndore Municipal Corporation (IMC)
 • MayorMalini Laxmansingh Gaur
 • District CollectorManish Singh, IAS
Population
 (2010)
 • Total35,000
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
452001
Vehicle registrationMP-09
Lok Sabha constituencyIndore
Vidhan Sabha constituencyIndore-1
Websiteimcindore.mp.gov.in

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

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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

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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

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Chandan Nagar area falls under the Indore-1 Assembly Constituency in Indore District. The current elected Member is Sanjay Shukla from the Congress.

Transport

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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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Chandan". 22 August 2018.
  2. ^ Correspondent, HT (20 November 2015). "Indore's Sirpur Lake marked 'important bird area'". Hindustan Times. Indore: hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.