Chanda - Haringhata, Nadia

Chanda is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 68.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nagarukhra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanda is 322409. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.12 hectares and falls under the 741249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chanda

According to the 2011 Census, Chanda village had a total population of 3,692 people, including 1,900 males and 1,792 females, living in 877 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.56%, with male literacy at 90.50% and female literacy at 78.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanda

Chanda 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 Chanda

Chanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Chanda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chanda is about 68.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanda

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

Health Facilities in Chanda

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

FAQs about Chanda