Chandri

Chandri 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 Chandri village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chandri unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Chandri’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 Chandri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandri is 339912. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Chandri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chandri 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 Chandri

Population of Chandri

According to the 2011 Census, Chandri has a total population of about 1,699, with approximately 845 males and 854 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 182 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 968 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 171. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.50%, with male literacy at about 66.27% and female literacy near 48.83%. There are around 344 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandri

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

Nearby Villages of Chandri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandri