Chalanga - Bishungarh, Hazaribagh

Chalanga is a village situated in the Bishungarh subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishnugarh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Chedra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalanga is 368418. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.42 hectares and falls under the 825315 pincode.

Chalanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Chalanga village had a total population of 750 people, including 392 males and 358 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.11%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 50.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalanga

Chalanga 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 Chalanga

Chalanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dumri Bihar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Chalanga 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 Chalanga

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

Health Facilities in Chalanga

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

FAQs about Chalanga