[1]: 69 The earliest evidence of human habitation at Chandreh consists of archaeological from the early and middle Neolithic period.

An inscription in the monastery identifies it as being built (or completed) in March 973, on the orders of the Mattamayūra leader Prabodhashiva.

[2] The temple is made of sandstone and has a rather unique design, featuring a high raised foundation, a chaitya-like floor plan, and a shikhara decorated with a gavaksha motif also reminiscent of chaityas.

The 0-6 age group numbered 284 (147 male and 137 female), making up 15.6% of the total population.

The village had a sub post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes.