Chandra

Chandra is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Chandra village. As per 2009 stats, Raghunathpur is the gram panchayat of Chandra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandra unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Chandra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chandra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandra is 326705. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722173. Bankura is nearest town to Chandra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandra

Population of Chandra

According to the 2011 Census, Chandra has a total population of about 434, with approximately 219 males and 215 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 220 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 211. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.91%, with male literacy at about 68.49% and female literacy near 45.12%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chandra. As per the 2011 stats, Chandra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chandra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chandra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chandra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandra