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.

Chandra has its own place in the vibrant Bankura region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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

Below is a concise population overview of Chandra as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chandra village:

• The total population of Chandra village is around 434, including approximately 219 males and 215 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 53 children aged 0–6 years in Chandra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chandra village has 220 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 211 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Chandra village is about 56.91%, with male literacy at 68.49% and female literacy at 45.12%.
• There are around 93 households in Chandra village.

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.

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