Chachanda


Chachanda is a census town in Samserganj CD Block in Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Chachanda is located at.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Chachanda had a total population of 14,244, of which 7,194 were males and 7.050 were females. Population below 6 years was 2,897. The total number of literates in Chachanda was 6,556.
India census, Chachanda had a population of 10,300. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chachanda has an average literacy rate of 35%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 44% and female literacy of 26%. 23% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

There are three educational institutions in Chachanda, one High School, one Primary School and one Primary Madrasa. The high school was initially for classes V to X, but now it's been upgraded to class XII. It not only serves the educational need of Chachanda but many other adjoining areas also.

Transportation

Chachanda is well connected by road and rail. National Highway 12 34 and Azimganj-Barharwa railway line pass by Chachanda. It is 75 km away from district town Berhampore and 275 km from Kolkata. Nerarest market is Basudevpur. Basudevpur is a best market in this division for vegetables and fruit. Nearest Railway station is Basudevpur Halt.