He was presented with the accolade by Guinness World Records chiefs in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Chandra said: "I am very happy.
"Now I want to travel across Nepal and to foreign countries."
Chandra was given two certificates, one for being the world's shortest living man and the world's shortest person recorded in Guinness' history. He lives in a remote mountain village, Rhimkholi, with his youngest brother and his family.
Incredibly his five brothers are all normal size but doctors say Chandra has no health issues.
His height means that he has never worked outside the house and has only done household chores.
A records spokesman said: "Until now, Chandra's stature has been a burden.
"He is hopeful, though, that his new title will see a change in his fortunes."
Chandra has a normal sized head and regularly shaves, but his body is incredibly small.
He has scooped the shortest man record from Junrey Balawing of the Philippines, who is 23.5ins (60cms) tall.
Now Chandra wants to meet the Prime Minister, but says he has ruled out getting married and settling down.
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