Chandipur - English Bazar, Malda

Chandipur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Malda and around 8.5 km from English Bazar. Kajigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandipur is 313403. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.51 hectares and falls under the 732207 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chandipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandipur village had a total population of 2,191 people, including 1,130 males and 1,061 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.93%, with male literacy at 62.63% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandipur

Chandipur 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 Chandipur

Chandipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Chandipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chandipur is about 8.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandipur

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

Health Facilities in Chandipur

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

FAQs about Chandipur