Chitrangapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chitrangapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.4 km from Bongaon and around 62 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrangapur is 322590. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.09 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chitrangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chitrangapur village had a total population of 875 people, including 457 males and 418 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.96%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 81.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitrangapur

Chitrangapur 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 Chitrangapur

Chitrangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Chitrangapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chitrangapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrangapur

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

Health Facilities in Chitrangapur

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

FAQs about Chitrangapur