Chandipur

Chandipur is a Town and Subdivision in Purba Medinipur District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chandipur Block (CD) is 02481. Total area of chandipur subdivision is 161 km² including 156.11 km² rural area and 4.89 km² urban area. Chandipur subdivision has a population of 1,88,119 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,415 while rural population is 1,76,704. Chandipur has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. Chandipur subdivision has a population density of 1168 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,168 houses in the sub-district, including 2,336 urban houses and 37,832 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.02% population of chandipur subdivision is literate, out of which 81.02% males and 72.76% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chandipur Subdivision

Chandipur Subdivision has a total of 112 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chandipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandipur Subdivision

The population profile of Chandipur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chandipur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chandipur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.