Chandanpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Chandanpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandanpur is 317830. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.17 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chandanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chandanpur

As per Census 2011, Chandanpur village has a total population of 1,849 people, consisting of 934 males and 915 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 901 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandanpur

Chandanpur 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 Chandanpur

Chandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Chandanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chandanpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Chandanpur

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

FAQs about Chandanpur