Indian Village Directory

Chandra Village

Chandra is an inhabited village in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332353, the Census 2011 record lists 1,193 people in 241 households and the reported area is 336.29 hectares. The local references include Bundwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tata at about 43 km.

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Quick answer: Chandra is a village in Bundwan Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 332353 and 1,193 people in 241 households.
Village Code332353
Population1,193
Households241
Area336.29 hectares
Nearest TownTata

Key Village Facts

Village
Chandra
Census Village Code
332353
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bundwan
Sub-district Census Code
02397
CD Block
Bundwan
Households
241
Population
1,193
Male Population
599
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
991.65
Area
336.29 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Tata
Nearest Town Distance
43 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723129
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chandra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,193 people, 336.29 hectares of reported area and Tata as the nearest town reference for Chandra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockBundwan
CD BlockBundwan
  • Chandra falls under Bundwan Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 332353.
  • The record lists 1,193 people living in 241 households.
  • The reported village area is 336.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tata.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density354.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.85%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.5%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 332353 and Bundwan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02397
Village Census Code
332353
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Bundwan

Location and Distance

Tata is the nearest town listed for Chandra, about 43 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.1 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
336.29 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,193 people in 241 households, with 599 male residents and 594 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 2.51% and ST share is 17.85% for Chandra. Population density works out to about 354.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
241
Total Population
1,193
Male Population
599
Female Population
594
Sex Ratio
991.65
Average Household Size
4.95
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
15
SC Population Share
2.51
ST Population
213
ST Male Population
107
ST Female Population
106
ST Population Share
17.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chandra list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
113.37 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.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
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 self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chandra is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chandra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Potatoes, net sown area is 195.4 hectares and irrigated land is 16.62 hectares (8.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potatoes
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.52
Net Area Sown In Hectares
195.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
178.78 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.62
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.62 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

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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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Chila Road Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129
State Bank of India ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129

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 Bundwan Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chandra village in?

Chandra village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chandra village in?

Chandra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chandra under?

Chandra comes under Bundwan 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 332353.

What is the population of Chandra village?

The village record lists 1,193 people and 241 households for Chandra.

How many households are in Chandra village?

The village record lists 241 households for Chandra.

What is the male and female population of Chandra?

The record lists 599 male residents and 594 female residents for Chandra.

What is the sex ratio of Chandra village?

The sex ratio of Chandra is 991.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chandra village?

The reported geographical area of Chandra is 336.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Chandra village?

The approximate population density of Chandra is 354.75 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 Tata, about 43 km away.

How far is Chandra from the district headquarters?

Chandra is about 55 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chandra from the sub-district headquarters?

Chandra is about 4.1 km from Bandwan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chandra?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Chandra.

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

For Chandra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Potatoes, net sown area is 195.4 hectares and irrigated land is 16.62 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 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.

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.