Chandra is a village located in the Midnapore Subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Chandra, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Chandra Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Chandra
Pincode
721102
Area
603 Sq. Km
Village Code
339265
Sub-District
Midnapore
Sub-District Code
2453
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Code
318
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Chandra
Gram Panchayat Code
110430
Block Panchayat
Midnapore
Block Panchayat Code
3357
Parliament Constituency
Medinipur
Parliament Constituency Code
251
Assembly Constituency
Medinipur
Assembly Constituency Code
2090
Total Population (2011 Census)
675
Total Households
153
Nearest Town
BALOTRA (Distance: 65 Km)
Chandra has a population of 675 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Chandra Gram Panchayat and the Midnapore Block Panchayat in Midnapore District. The village has 153 households and is identified by village code 339265. Chandra is located in the 721102 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Midnapore Sub-District.
Total Population of Chandra
As of the 2011 census, Population of Chandra has a population of approximately 675 people, where the male population is 344 and the female population is 331.
Total
675
Male
344
Female
331
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Chandra
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Chandra is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
25
Male
14
Female
11
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
188
Male
85
Female
103
Household in Chandra
There are approximately 153 households in Chandra. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
153
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Chandra
Chandra village falls under the Medinipur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2090) and is part of the Medinipur Parliament Constituency (Code: 251). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Medinipur Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Medinipur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Chandra is Midnapore, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Chandra Village
As per the 2011 Census, Chandra presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.