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

According to the 2011 Census, Chandanpur village had a total population of 1,849 people, including 934 males and 915 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.58%, with male literacy at 73.00% and female literacy at 55.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 901.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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