Chandpur - Chapra, Nadia

Chandpur is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 15.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kalinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 321564. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.55 hectares and falls under the 741166 pincode. Krishnagr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur village had a total population of 312 people, including 173 males and 139 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 803 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.82%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 72.50%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population312173139
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462719
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20712087
Illiterate Population1055352

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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)
KalingaSouth-West0.98 km
KulgachhiSouth-East1.14 km
BalibangaNorth1.35 km
PatiaSouth1.66 km
KatgaraSouth1.96 km
IchhapurSouth-East2.26 km
BangaljhiWest2.66 km
LakshmipurNorth-East2.70 km
Malam GachhaNorth-West2.91 km
FulkalmiNorth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandpur

Public transport in the Chandpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahadurpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 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 Krishnagr to Chandpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chandpur is about 15.7 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 Chandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chandpur

Where is Chandpur located?

Chandpur village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chandpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandpur is Kalinga.

What is the pincode of Chandpur?

The pincode of Chandpur is 741166.

What is the population of Chandpur?

Chandpur had a total population of 312, including 173 males and 139 females.

How many households are there in Chandpur?

Chandpur had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chandpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandpur was 77.82%. Male literacy was 82.19% and female literacy was 72.50%.