Chandura

Chandura is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 35.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Chandura village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandura unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chandura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chandura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandura is 310712. The village spans a total geographical area of 91.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chandura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandura

Population of Chandura

According to the 2011 Census, Chandura has a total population of about 775, with approximately 403 males and 372 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.61%, with male literacy at about 85.86% and female literacy near 81.18%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chandura. As per the 2011 stats, Chandura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chandura

Knowing the nearby villages of Chandura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chandura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandura