Chandkuri - Santipur, Nadia

Chandkuri is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 24.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandkuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandkuri is 321928. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.72 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chandkuri

According to the 2011 Census, Chandkuri village had a total population of 2,643 people, including 1,329 males and 1,314 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 72.87% and female literacy at 64.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandkuri

Chandkuri 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 Chandkuri

Chandkuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Chandkuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chandkuri is about 24.7 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 Chandkuri

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

Health Facilities in Chandkuri

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

FAQs about Chandkuri