Chhandar Village Overview
Chhandar is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 16.2 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chhandar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chhandar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhandar is 327310. The village covers a geographical area of 172.79 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Chhandar
Population & Demographics of Chhandar
This section provides population and demographic details of Chhandar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,776 | 929 | 847 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 181 | 95 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 551 | 278 | 273 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,251 | 727 | 524 |
| Illiterate Population | 525 | 202 | 323 |
Key population details of Chhandar village are given below:
- Chhandar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,776, including approximately 929 males and 847 females, with a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 551 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chhandar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.44%.
- There are around 404 households in Chhandar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chhandar
Transport facilities help residents of Chhandar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Chhandar
The following villages are located close to Chhandar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chhandar
- Where is Chhandar located?
- Chhandar village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chhandar?
- Chhandar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chhandar?
- The pincode of Chhandar is 722203.
- What is the population of Chhandar?
- Chhandar has a total population of 1,776, including 929 males and 847 females.
- How many households are there in Chhandar?
- There are 404 households in Chhandar.
- What is the literacy rate in Chhandar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhandar is 70.44%. Male literacy is 78.26% and female literacy is 61.87%.