Chhuti Kandar - Gazole, Malda

Chhuti Kandar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Gazole and around 22.6 km from English Bazar. Raniganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhuti Kandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhuti Kandar is 312539. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.15 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chhuti Kandar

As per Census 2011, Chhuti Kandar village has a total population of 85 people, consisting of 44 males and 41 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 44 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhuti Kandar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population854441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734
Scheduled Castes (SC)19118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572928
Literate Population412417
Illiterate Population442024

Nearby Villages of Chhuti Kandar

Chhuti Kandar 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)
Dakshin NaogramSouth0.61 km
ParaharNorth-West0.93 km
Tanti BariNorth-East1.26 km
ChhayghatiEast1.42 km
MaliparaNorth1.67 km
BarabariEast2.12 km
PailNorth-East2.18 km
HomdighiNorth-West2.38 km
BolbariNorth2.43 km
DarapurEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhuti Kandar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chhuti Kandar. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Chhuti Kandar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chhuti Kandar is about 22.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhuti Kandar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chhuti Kandar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chhuti Kandar

Where is Chhuti Kandar located?

Chhuti Kandar village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhuti Kandar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhuti Kandar is Raniganj-i.

What is the pincode of Chhuti Kandar?

The pincode of Chhuti Kandar is 732124.

What is the population of Chhuti Kandar?

Chhuti Kandar has a total population of 85, including 44 males and 41 females.

How many households are there in Chhuti Kandar?

There are 19 households in Chhuti Kandar.

What is the literacy rate in Chhuti Kandar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhuti Kandar is 48.24%. Male literacy is 54.55% and female literacy is 41.46%.