Chand - Namkum, Ranchi

Chand is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Hardag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chand is 373985. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.85 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Chand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chand

According to the 2011 Census, Chand village had a total population of 760 people, including 368 males and 392 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 76.18% and female literacy at 64.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Chand

Chand 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 Chand

Chand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Chand is about 19 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 Chand

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

Health Facilities in Chand

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

FAQs about Chand