Chandra - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur
Chandra is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Garhmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandra is 338903. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.41 hectares and falls under the 721147 pincode.
Chandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Medinipur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chandra
Chandra 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kukura Khupi | East | 0.73 km |
| Pirchak | East | 1.24 km |
| Saora | South | 1.64 km |
| Chaksrinath | North-East | 1.82 km |
| Susnibari | North-West | 2.18 km |
| Jorakusmi | North | 2.41 km |
| Krishna Nagar | North-East | 2.42 km |
| Dhanyasol | East | 2.63 km |
| Bagmari | North | 2.66 km |
| Amratala | South | 2.88 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chandra
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chandra. The nearest railway station is Bhadutala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Chandra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chandra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chandra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chandra
Where is Chandra located?
Chandra village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chandra?
The Gram Panchayat of Chandra is Garhmal.
What is the pincode of Chandra?
The pincode of Chandra is 721147.