Chalkari - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Chalkari is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Dumdumi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalkari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalkari is 361313. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode.

Chalkari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chalkari

As per Census 2011, Chalkari village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 209 males and 221 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 208 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chalkari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chalkari

Chalkari 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 Chalkari

Chalkari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gomoh Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Chalkari is about 38 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 Chalkari

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

Health Facilities in Chalkari

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

FAQs about Chalkari