Chandra Naryan - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Chandra Naryan is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Dinhata and around 34.7 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandra Naryan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandra Naryan is 308552. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.74 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandra Naryan

As per Census 2011, Chandra Naryan village has a total population of 626 people, consisting of 320 males and 306 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandra Naryan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population626320306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853748
Scheduled Castes (SC)1467274
Literate Population315183132
Illiterate Population311137174

Nearby Villages of Chandra Naryan

Chandra Naryan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dukha Bholar KuthiNorth-West0.74 km
Indra NarayanSouth-East1.02 km
PanchadhwajiSouth-West1.05 km
BalakundiNorth-East1.19 km
RaghunandanSouth-East1.88 km
KaoraiNorth-West1.89 km
JarihallanadiSouth2.07 km
DhamailgachhSouth-West2.08 km
Dakshin DighaltariNorth-East2.42 km
Bara PhalimariNorth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandra Naryan

Chandra Naryan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Chandra Naryan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chandra Naryan is about 34.7 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 Chandra Naryan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chandra Naryan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandra Naryan

Where is Chandra Naryan located?

Chandra Naryan village is located in Dinhata - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandra Naryan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandra Naryan is Okrabari.

What is the pincode of Chandra Naryan?

The pincode of Chandra Naryan is 736135.

What is the population of Chandra Naryan?

Chandra Naryan has a total population of 626, including 320 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Chandra Naryan?

There are 149 households in Chandra Naryan.

What is the literacy rate in Chandra Naryan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandra Naryan is 50.32%. Male literacy is 57.19% and female literacy is 43.14%.