Chandipur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Chandipur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Gobindapur and around 25.7 km from Alipore. Jagulgachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandipur is 333647. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.77 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandipur village had a total population of 910 people, including 469 males and 441 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.68%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandipur

Chandipur 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 Chandipur

Public transport in the Chandipur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Chandipur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chandipur is about 25.7 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 Chandipur

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

Health Facilities in Chandipur

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

FAQs about Chandipur