Chandipur

Chandipur is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Chandipur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Shalboni is the gram panchayat of Chandipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandipur unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Chandipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chandipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandipur is 339802. The village spans a total geographical area of 307.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Chandipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandipur

Population of Chandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandipur has a total population of about 548, with approximately 282 males and 266 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 308. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.12%, with male literacy at about 69.15% and female literacy near 48.50%. There are around 127 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chandipur. As per the 2011 stats, Chandipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chandipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Chandipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chandipur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandipur