Chandia was a Ilakedari (estate) ruled by Baghel Rajput under the flag of Rewa State.

In 16th century, estate of Chandiya was granted to Kunwar Mangad Rai,He got the title of Lal Saheb.

The illaka was spread over an area of 454 Square Miles which had 84 Villages.

The illakedar Chandia had right to collect tax on behalf of Maharaja of Rewa State.

added that the Rewa Durbar had shown great kindness to her (Thakurain of Chandia) by allowing her twice to adopt a successor.she must, therefore, leave the entire management to Lal Chatradharl Singh who had been appointed by me on behalf of His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa, the illakedar of Chandia, and the sovereign of all those who owed allegiance to the Durbar.