Chandra - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Chandra is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Nutanhat and around 44.7 km from Barddhaman. Gotistha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandra is 319080. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.14 hectares and falls under the 713121 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chandra

As per Census 2011, Chandra village has a total population of 313 people, consisting of 166 males and 147 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandra are given below:

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

Chandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Chandra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Chandra is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chandra