Chandipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chandipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandipur is 311101. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.33 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandipur village had a total population of 277 people, including 150 males and 127 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.76%, with male literacy at 94.24% and female literacy at 84.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandipur

Chandipur 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 Chandipur

Public transport in the Chandipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chandipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chandipur is about 14.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandipur

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

Health Facilities in Chandipur

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

FAQs about Chandipur