Chak - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Chak is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Chak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak is 223656. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 854325 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Chak village had a total population of 2,810 people, including 1,442 males and 1,368 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.96%, with male literacy at 60.19% and female literacy at 45.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chak

Chak 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 Chak

Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Chak is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Chak is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chak village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chak

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak village are given below:

FAQs about Chak