Chandi - Bishnupur - II, South 24 Parganas

Chandi is a village situated in the Bishnupur - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Bakrahat and around 22.3 km from Alipore. Chandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandi is 333531. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.28 hectares and falls under the 743377 pincode. Thakurpukur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandi

As per Census 2011, Chandi village has a total population of 13,332 people, consisting of 6,734 males and 6,598 females. The village has 2,827 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,638 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,308 literate and 4,024 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,886 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandi

Chandi 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 Chandi

Chandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hotar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurpukur to Chandi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chandi is about 22.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandi

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

Health Facilities in Chandi

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

FAQs about Chandi