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.

Chanda has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Chanda

Below is a concise population overview of Chanda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,790 1,406 1,384
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 483 237 246
Scheduled Castes (SC) 92 46 46
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,685 894 791
Illiterate Population 1,105 512 593

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chanda village:

  • The total population of Chanda village is around 2,790, including approximately 1,406 males and 1,384 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 483 children aged 0–6 years in Chanda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chanda village has 92 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Chanda village is about 60.39%, with male literacy at 63.58% and female literacy at 57.15%.
  • There are around 521 households in Chanda village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

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.

Lakshmipur Joktabala Bazarbaria Krishnarampur Ambalhara Basuldanga Kabira Maruibaria Sultanpur Atkrishnarampur Banbahadurpur Narayanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanda

Where is Chanda located?
Chanda village is situated in Diamond Harbour I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Chanda is Basuldanga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chanda?
The pincode of Chanda is 743368, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chanda is 2,790, with 1,406 males and 1,384 females.
How many households are there in Chanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chanda village has a total of 521 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chanda is 60.39%. The male literacy rate is 63.58%, while the female literacy rate is 57.15%.