Chandar - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Chandar is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kamalabari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandar is 309724. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.48 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chandar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandar village had a total population of 2,835 people, including 1,429 males and 1,406 females, living in 707 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.57%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 82.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,086, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandar

Chandar 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 Chandar

Chandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Chandar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandar

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

Health Facilities in Chandar

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

FAQs about Chandar