Chanda - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Chanda is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Diamond Harbour and around 41.3 km from Alipore. Basuldanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanda is 334364. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.69 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chanda

According to the 2011 Census, Chanda village had a total population of 2,790 people, including 1,406 males and 1,384 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 76.48% and female literacy at 69.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanda

Chanda 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 Chanda

Public transport in the Chanda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Chanda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chanda is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanda

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

Health Facilities in Chanda

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

FAQs about Chanda