Charchura Bhandar - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Charchura Bhandar is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 26.9 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Churabhandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charchura Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charchura Bhandar is 307585. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Charchura Bhandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Charchura Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Charchura Bhandar village had a total population of 4,311 people, including 2,207 males and 2,104 females, living in 979 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.97%, with male literacy at 70.12% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,807, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Charchura Bhandar

Charchura Bhandar 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 Charchura Bhandar

Charchura Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Charchura Bhandar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Charchura Bhandar is about 26.9 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 Charchura Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Charchura Bhandar

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

FAQs about Charchura Bhandar