Chandura Village - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chandura is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 35.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandura is 310712. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.29 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chandura

As per Census 2011, Chandura village has a total population of 775 people, consisting of 403 males and 372 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 648 literate and 127 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chandura

Chandura 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 Chandura

Chandura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Chandura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chandura is about 35.5 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 Chandura

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

Health Facilities in Chandura

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

FAQs about Chandura