Chandrapur - Katwa - I, Purba Bardhaman

Chandrapur is a village situated in the Katwa - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Katwa . Sargram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapur is 319339. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.87 hectares and falls under the 713502 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Chandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mangalkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandrapur village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,030 males and 1,074 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.66%, with male literacy at 66.81% and female literacy at 54.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrapur

Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur

Chandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Chandrapur is about 27 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.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chandrapur

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

FAQs about Chandrapur