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

According to the 2011 Census, Chanda village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,220 males and 1,093 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 73.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,794, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 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.

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:

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