Chanpadanga - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Chanpadanga is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 50.2 km from Chinsura. Champadanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanpadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanpadanga is 324507. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.48 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chanpadanga 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 Chanpadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Chanpadanga village had a total population of 12,518 people, including 6,343 males and 6,175 females, living in 2,957 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 76.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanpadanga

Chanpadanga 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 Chanpadanga

Chanpadanga 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 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chanpadanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chanpadanga is about 50.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanpadanga

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

Health Facilities in Chanpadanga

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

FAQs about Chanpadanga