Chandpur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Chandpur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Shyampur and around 29.2 km from Howrah. Balichaturi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 333154. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.92 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Uluberia Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandpur

As per Census 2011, Chandpur village has a total population of 3,045 people, consisting of 1,553 males and 1,492 females. The village has 637 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 447 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,023 literate and 1,022 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Chandpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chandpur is about 29.2 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