Chandaneswar - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Chandaneswar is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Gobindapur and around 31.9 km from Alipore. Chandaneswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandaneswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandaneswar is 333667. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.25 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chandaneswar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandaneswar village had a total population of 4,980 people, including 2,571 males and 2,409 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.44%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandaneswar

Chandaneswar 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 Chandaneswar

Chandaneswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Chandaneswar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chandaneswar is about 31.9 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 Chandaneswar

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

Health Facilities in Chandaneswar

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

FAQs about Chandaneswar