Chandra - Puncha, Purulia

Chandra is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33.1 km from Puncha and around 40 km from Purulia. Chandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandra is 331112. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.12 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya 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 3,884 people, including 1,966 males and 1,918 females, living in 790 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 81.51% and female literacy at 51.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Chandra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Chandra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chandra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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