Chandwa - Korha, Katihar

Chandwa is a village situated in the Korha subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korha and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Chandwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandwa is 224390. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.9 hectares and falls under the 854108 pincode. Korha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chandwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandwa

According to the 2011 Census, Chandwa village had a total population of 3,683 people, including 1,949 males and 1,734 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.28%, with male literacy at 49.90% and female literacy at 33.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 794, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 808.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chandwa

Chandwa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chandwa

Chandwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rautara, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korha to Chandwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Chandwa is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chandwa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chandwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandwa village are given below:

FAQs about Chandwa