Chailma - Gobindpur(Rajnagar), Saraikela Kharsawan

Chailma is a village situated in the Gobindpur(Rajnagar) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Rajnagar and around 13 km from Saraikela-kharsawan. Tumung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chailma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chailma is 379675. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 831013 pincode.

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

Population of Chailma

According to the 2011 Census, Chailma village had a total population of 503 people, including 257 males and 246 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.45%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 47.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Chailma

Chailma 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 Chailma

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chailma. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela-kharsawan to Chailma is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chailma

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

Health Facilities in Chailma

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

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