Chandul

Chandul is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Chandul village. As per 2009 stats, Belkash is the gram panchayat of Chandul village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandul unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Chandul’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 Chandul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandul is 320038. The village spans a total geographical area of 366.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Chandul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandul 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandul

Population of Chandul

According to the 2011 Census, Chandul has a total population of about 2,464, with approximately 1,282 males and 1,182 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 281 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 74. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.34%, with male literacy at about 79.41% and female literacy near 66.75%. There are around 589 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandul

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

Nearby Villages of Chandul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandul