Andipur Chak - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Andipur Chak is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 27.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bahirgachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andipur Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andipur Chak is 322091. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.52 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Andipur Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Andipur Chak village had a total population of 487 people, including 250 males and 237 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 83.19% and female literacy at 71.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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 Population487250237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482424
Scheduled Castes (SC)344178166
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1437271
Literate Population341188153
Illiterate Population1466284

Nearby Villages of Andipur Chak

Andipur Chak 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)
Kulgachhi ChakNorth-East1.09 km
Bhat BhangaNorth-East1.91 km
KalinagarSouth-East2.26 km
PetuapurSouth-West2.27 km
BayardengiNorth2.85 km
NagarpotaNorth-East3.28 km
MaijdiaSouth3.40 km
KanibamaniSouth-East3.77 km
SilbariaNorth-East3.78 km
HosenpurSouth-West3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andipur Chak

Andipur Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Andipur Chak is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Andipur Chak is about 27.7 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 Andipur Chak

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Andipur Chak 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 Andipur Chak

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

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

FAQs about Andipur Chak

Where is Andipur Chak located?

Andipur Chak village is located in Ranaghat - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andipur Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Andipur Chak is Bahirgachi.

What is the pincode of Andipur Chak?

The pincode of Andipur Chak is 741501.

What is the population of Andipur Chak?

Andipur Chak had a total population of 487, including 250 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Andipur Chak?

Andipur Chak had 96 households.

What is the literacy rate in Andipur Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andipur Chak was 77.68%. Male literacy was 83.19% and female literacy was 71.83%.