Chandrail

Chandrail is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.6km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Chandrail village. As per 2009 stats, Rampara Chenchra is the gram panchayat of Chandrail village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandrail unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chandrail’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 Chandrail

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandrail is 311388. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chandrail village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandrail 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 Gangarampur 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 Chandrail

Population of Chandrail

According to the 2011 Census, Chandrail has a total population of about 1,145, with approximately 571 males and 574 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 133 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 998 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.32%, with male literacy at about 70.23% and female literacy near 56.45%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandrail's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandrail

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrail

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandrail