Chhanera is a town and municipality in Khandwa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

The town was established for residents of Harsud displaced when it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.

As of the 2011 Indian census, Chhanera had a population of 22,052 and was 51% male, and 49% female.

15% of Chhanera's population was under 6 years of age.

This article related to a location in Madhya Pradesh is a stub.