Chandul - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Chandul is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Burdwan. Belkash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandul is 320038. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.3 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chandul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandul

According to the 2011 Census, Chandul village had a total population of 2,464 people, including 1,282 males and 1,182 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.78%, with male literacy at 90.81% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandul

Chandul 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 Chandul

Chandul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Chandul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandul

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

Health Facilities in Chandul

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

FAQs about Chandul