Chak Gandharajpur - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Chak Gandharajpur is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dighal Kandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Gandharajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Gandharajpur is 321167. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.28 hectares and falls under the 741152 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Chak Gandharajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Gandharajpur

As per Census 2011, Chak Gandharajpur village has a total population of 382 people, consisting of 193 males and 189 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Gandharajpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population382193189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502822
Scheduled Castes (SC)266133133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18117
Literate Population1497277
Illiterate Population233121112

Nearby Villages of Chak Gandharajpur

Chak Gandharajpur 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)
Huda GopirampurSouth-West1.57 km
GandharajpurSouth2.18 km
MadhpurEast2.28 km
KalabariaNorth-East2.39 km
KhanpurSouth2.39 km
Mahish BathanWest2.58 km
GabrudangaNorth-West2.58 km
Chak BrajalaNorth-East2.83 km
BaniakandiEast2.95 km
Chak NatnaNorth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chak Gandharajpur

Chak Gandharajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirajnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Chak Gandharajpur is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chak Gandharajpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Gandharajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chak Gandharajpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Gandharajpur 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 Chak Gandharajpur

Where is Chak Gandharajpur located?

Chak Gandharajpur village is located in Karimpur - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chak Gandharajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chak Gandharajpur is Dighal Kandi.

What is the pincode of Chak Gandharajpur?

The pincode of Chak Gandharajpur is 741152.

What is the population of Chak Gandharajpur?

Chak Gandharajpur has a total population of 382, including 193 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Chak Gandharajpur?

There are 99 households in Chak Gandharajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chak Gandharajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Gandharajpur is 39.01%. Male literacy is 37.31% and female literacy is 40.74%.