Chandrapur - Katwa - I, Purba Bardhaman

Chandrapur is a village situated in the Katwa - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Katwa . Sargram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapur is 319339. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.87 hectares and falls under the 713502 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Chandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mangalkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandrapur

As per Census 2011, Chandrapur village has a total population of 2,104 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 1,074 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,124 literate and 980 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandrapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chandrapur

Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur

Chandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Chandrapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chandrapur

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

FAQs about Chandrapur