Chandipur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Chandipur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandipur is 314903. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.19 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Chandipur

As per Census 2011, Chandipur village has a total population of 1,547 people, consisting of 800 males and 747 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 921 literate and 626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Chandipur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Chandipur is about 20.2 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 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