Chandpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chandpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 35.4 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 324593. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.67 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarkeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

As per Census 2011, Chandpur village has a total population of 2,281 people, consisting of 1,148 males and 1,133 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,552 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,007 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarkeswar to Chandpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chandpur is about 35.4 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 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