Chandigarh Village - Thakurpukur Mahestola, South 24 Parganas

Chandigarh is a village situated in the Thakurpukur Mahestola subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Thakurpukur and around 15.3 km from Alipore. Chatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandigarh is 333266. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.4 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chandigarh

As per Census 2011, Chandigarh village has a total population of 2,335 people, consisting of 1,188 males and 1,147 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,573 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 507 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandigarh

Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh

Public transport in the Chandigarh is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nangi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Chandigarh is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chandigarh is about 15.3 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 Chandigarh

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

Health Facilities in Chandigarh

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

FAQs about Chandigarh