Chandrapara - Chanchal - II, Malda

Chandrapara is a village situated in the Chanchal - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Malatipur and around 45.2 km from English Bazar. Chandrapara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapara is 312333. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.48 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Chandrapara

As per Census 2011, Chandrapara village has a total population of 2,279 people, consisting of 1,204 males and 1,075 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,234 literate and 1,045 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandrapara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2791,2041,075
Child Population (0–6 yrs)365199166
Scheduled Castes (SC)251411
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,234680554
Illiterate Population1,045524521

Nearby Villages of Chandrapara

Chandrapara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UjitpurWest1.44 km
TharaisSouth-East1.51 km
BaharabadSouth-West1.52 km
RampurujitpurNorth-West1.62 km
MalanchiEast2.25 km
Chandipur DarmarNorth2.44 km
GopibatiEast2.46 km
JanipurNorth-West2.46 km
GhritatalaNorth-East2.55 km
MadhubanEast2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandrapara

Chandrapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Chandrapara is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chandrapara is about 45.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandrapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandrapara

Where is Chandrapara located?

Chandrapara village is located in Chanchal - II Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandrapara?

Chandrapara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandrapara?

The pincode of Chandrapara is 732126.

What is the population of Chandrapara?

Chandrapara has a total population of 2,279, including 1,204 males and 1,075 females.

How many households are there in Chandrapara?

There are 536 households in Chandrapara.

What is the literacy rate in Chandrapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandrapara is 54.15%. Male literacy is 56.48% and female literacy is 51.53%.