Chandan Hola (also spelled as Chandan Hulla) is a village and

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located in

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area of

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, India. Its postal code is 110074. Chandan Hola is one of the twelve villages of the Chhatarpur area in south Delhi. The majority of its residents follow the

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religion.

Origin story

Chandan Hola has a origins narrative rooted in local

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. The village's origins trace back to an ancestor who hunted a deer in Sultanpur of

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, and later sought refuge in Satbari village in

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. Following a domestic dispute with his wife, Chando, she chose to leave Satbari and live under a

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, rejecting attempts at reconciliation. In response to her wishes, village elders defined the settlement's boundaries, naming it Chandan Hola. Chando is honoured as the village

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, and the family of the original settler had three sons, with the fourth foster son associated with the Hindu

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community, which received a portion of the village.

Demographics

According to the reports of the 2011 census of India, Chandan Hola had a population of 6,780 of which 3,723 (55%) were males while 3,057 (45%) were females. Chandan Hola had an average literacy rate of 73%, lower than the state average of 86.21 %, with male literacy of 82% and female literacy of 62%. 18% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Connectivity

The nearest Metro stations are

and Qutab Minar.

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bus routes 516, 523, 947 and 434 go through Chandan Hola bus stand.

Notable residents

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(cricketer)

Schools nearby

* Col. Satsangi's Kiran Memorial Public School *Made Easy School, Chhatarpur Campus

References

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External links

Population Census 2011 - 2024Chandan Hola, Delhi , Weather Forecast
Villages in South Delhi district Neighbourhoods in Delhi Mehrauli Cities and towns in South Delhi district