Chandankantha Village Overview
Chandankantha is a village in Rampurhat I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.1 km from Rampurhat tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barshal is the Gram Panchayat for Chandankantha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chandankantha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandankantha is 316394. The village covers a geographical area of 122.73 hectares and has a pincode of 731233. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Chandankantha
Population & Demographics of Chandankantha
This section provides population and demographic details of Chandankantha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 756 | 381 | 375 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 50 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 592 | 311 | 281 |
| Illiterate Population | 164 | 70 | 94 |
Key population details of Chandankantha village are given below:
- Chandankantha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 756, including approximately 381 males and 375 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 39 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chandankantha village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.31%.
- There are around 189 households in Chandankantha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chandankantha
Transport facilities help residents of Chandankantha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chandankantha
The following villages are located close to Chandankantha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chandankantha
- Where is Chandankantha located?
- Chandankantha village is located in Rampurhat I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chandankantha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chandankantha is Barshal (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chandankantha?
- The pincode of Chandankantha is 731233.
- What is the population of Chandankantha?
- Chandankantha has a total population of 756, including 381 males and 375 females.
- How many households are there in Chandankantha?
- There are 189 households in Chandankantha.
- What is the literacy rate in Chandankantha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandankantha is 78.31%. Male literacy is 81.63% and female literacy is 74.93%.