Chandrakona - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Chandrakona is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Sonakhali and around 69.4 km from Alipore. Basanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrakona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrakona is 335102. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.16 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chandrakona

As per Census 2011, Chandrakona village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 678 males and 703 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 657 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrakona

Chandrakona 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 Chandrakona

Public transport in the Chandrakona is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Chandrakona is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chandrakona is about 69.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrakona

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

Health Facilities in Chandrakona

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

FAQs about Chandrakona