Chandail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chandail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 76.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandail is 310540. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.6 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chandail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandail

According to the 2011 Census, Chandail village had a total population of 929 people, including 479 males and 450 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 73.48% and female literacy at 60.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandail

Chandail 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 Chandail

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chandail. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Chandail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chandail is about 76.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandail

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

Health Facilities in Chandail

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

FAQs about Chandail