Chandra - Galsi - I, Purba Bardhaman

Chandra is a village situated in the Galsi - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Galsi. Budbud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandra is 319871. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.1 hectares and falls under the 713420 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandra

According to the 2011 Census, Chandra village had a total population of 541 people, including 330 males and 211 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 639 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.50%, with male literacy at 95.51% and female literacy at 82.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chandra

The nearest railway station is Mankar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Chandra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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