Chandpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chandpur 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 83.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 310514. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.14 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur village had a total population of 630 people, including 331 males and 299 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.64%, with male literacy at 57.58% and female literacy at 42.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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 Chandpur

Chandpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Chandpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chandpur is about 83.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpur

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

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

FAQs about Chandpur