Chandpur

Chandpur is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 35.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhandarhati Ii is the gram panchayat of Chandpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandpur unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Chandpur’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 Chandpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandpur is 324593. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712301. Tarkeswar is nearest town to Chandpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandpur 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 Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandpur

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur has a total population of about 2,281, with approximately 1,148 males and 1,133 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,007 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 229. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.04%, with male literacy at about 76.31% and female literacy near 59.66%. There are around 583 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandpur

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

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandpur