Chhandra - Arambag, Hooghly

Chhandra is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Arambag and around 59.4 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhandra is 324352. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.7 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chhandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhandra

According to the 2011 Census, Chhandra village had a total population of 768 people, including 417 males and 351 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 67.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhandra

Chhandra 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 Chhandra

Chhandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chhandra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chhandra is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhandra

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

Health Facilities in Chhandra

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

FAQs about Chhandra