Chandpur - Kathikund, Dumka

Chandpur is a village situated in the Kathikund subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathikund and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Kalajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 370752. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.56 hectares and falls under the 814103 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandanpahariNorth1.18 km
JanglaEast1.20 km
DigalpahariSouth-West1.40 km
ManikadiSouth-East1.56 km
KauriaWest1.57 km
KharukadmaSouth-East2.51 km
SibtalaSouth2.64 km
JhilimiliWest2.67 km
KandarpaniNorth2.67 km
MurbhagaNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chandpur. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumka to Chandpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandpur

Where is Chandpur located?

Chandpur village is located in Kathikund Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandpur is Kalajhar.

What is the pincode of Chandpur?

The pincode of Chandpur is 814103.