Indian Village Directory

Chandra Village

Chandra is an inhabited village in Midnapore Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339265, the Census 2011 record lists 675 people in 153 households and the reported area is 56.72 hectares. The local references include Midnapore CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medinipur at about 22 km.

In short:

Chandra is a village in Midnapore Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339265 and 675 people in 153 households.

Village Code339265
Population675
Households153
Area56.72 hectares
Nearest TownMedinipur

Detailed village profile

Chandra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 675 people, 56.72 hectares of reported area and Medinipur as the nearest town reference for Chandra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Midnapore
CD Block Midnapore
  • Chandra falls under Midnapore Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339265.
  • The record lists 675 people living in 153 households.
  • The reported village area is 56.72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medinipur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chandra
Census Village Code
339265
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Midnapore
Sub-district Census Code
02453
CD Block
Midnapore
Households
153
Population
675
Male Population
344
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
962.21
Area
56.72 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721102
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,190.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.41 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 20.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 81.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chandra in the official administrative record. Census village code 339265 and Midnapore CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02453
Village Census Code
339265
CD Block Code
0300
CD Block Name
Midnapore

Location and Distance

Medinipur is the nearest town listed for Chandra, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Midnapore
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
56.72 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 675 people in 153 households, with 344 male residents and 331 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 20.74% and ST share is 0% for Chandra. Population density works out to about 1,190.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
153
Total Population
675
Male Population
344
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
962.21
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
140
SC Male Population
69
SC Female Population
71
SC Population Share
20.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chandra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chandra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chandra include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chandra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chandra include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chandra is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 21 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chandra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51.72 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares (81.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.72
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.0
Canals Area In Hectares
32 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chandra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 83%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 721102 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Dherua Dist - Pashchim Medinipur Idbi Bank Ltd. Village and Po - Dherua, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721102
State Bank of India ATM 721102 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Agarpara Mednipur Mednipur Medical College, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721102
State Bank of India ATM 721102 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Ajodhya Nagar Midnapore Kuikota, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721102
State Bank of India ATM 721102 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Amratala Paschim Midnapore Rangamati, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721102
State Bank of India ATM 721102 Paschim Medinipur Midnapore Anandanagar Paschim Midnapore Kuikota, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721102

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chandra village located?

Chandra is in Midnapore Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chandra village in?

Chandra village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Chandra village in?

Chandra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chandra under?

Chandra comes under Midnapore Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chandra?

The Census village code of Chandra is 339265.

What is the population of Chandra village?

The village record lists 675 people and 153 households for Chandra.

How many households are in Chandra village?

The village record lists 153 households for Chandra.

What is the male and female population of Chandra?

The record lists 344 male residents and 331 female residents for Chandra.

What is the sex ratio of Chandra village?

The sex ratio of Chandra is 962.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chandra village?

The reported geographical area of Chandra is 56.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Chandra village?

The approximate population density of Chandra is 1,190.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chandra?

The nearest town listed for Chandra is Medinipur, about 22 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Chandra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chandra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chandra?

For Chandra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51.72 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chandra?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chandra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chandra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chandra.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chandra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.