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

As per Census 2011, Chandar village has a total population of 2,835 people, consisting of 1,429 males and 1,406 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,183 literate and 652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,086 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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