Chandpur - Bamangola, Malda

Chandpur is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Pakuahat and around 41.3 km from English Bazar. Chandpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 312839. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.96 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

As per Census 2011, Chandpur village has a total population of 1,193 people, consisting of 630 males and 563 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 436 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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Chandpur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chandpur is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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