Chanda

Chanda is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 41.3km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Basuldanga is the gram panchayat of Chanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Chanda unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Chanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanda is 334364. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Chanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chanda

Population of Chanda

According to the 2011 Census, Chanda has a total population of about 2,790, with approximately 1,406 males and 1,384 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 483 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.39%, with male literacy at about 63.58% and female literacy near 57.15%. There are around 521 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chanda. As per the 2011 stats, Chanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Chanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanda