Chanda - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chanda is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Bongaon and around 60.9 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanda is 322547. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.81 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chanda

As per Census 2011, Chanda village has a total population of 2,313 people, consisting of 1,220 males and 1,093 females. The village has 554 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,699 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,794 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chanda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3131,2201,093
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19711483
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,794952842
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population1,699953746
Illiterate Population614267347

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanchitaSouth0.99 km
GobrapurNorth-West1.42 km
KamalapurNorth-East1.60 km
BediapotaEast1.65 km
GanrapotaNorth1.67 km
KeutiparaNorth-West2.00 km
SabhaipurSouth-West2.56 km
Dakshin KulbariaSouth-East2.57 km
BerkrishnapurWest2.77 km
GainpurNorth2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanda

Chanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Bongaon to Chanda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chanda is about 60.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Chanda

Where is Chanda located?

Chanda village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chanda is Gangrapota.

What is the pincode of Chanda?

The pincode of Chanda is 743235.

What is the population of Chanda?

Chanda has a total population of 2,313, including 1,220 males and 1,093 females.

How many households are there in Chanda?

There are 554 households in Chanda.

What is the literacy rate in Chanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanda is 73.45%. Male literacy is 78.11% and female literacy is 68.25%.