Chandihar - Habibpur, Malda

Chandihar is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Habibpur and around 29.1 km from English Bazar. Dhumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandihar is 313052. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.68 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chandihar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandihar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandihar village had a total population of 525 people, including 247 males and 278 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.25%, with male literacy at 56.22% and female literacy at 33.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandihar

Chandihar 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 Chandihar

Public transport in the Chandihar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Chandihar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chandihar is about 29.1 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 Chandihar

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

Health Facilities in Chandihar

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

FAQs about Chandihar