Bara Chakibas - Alipurduar - II, Alipurduar

Bara Chakibas is a village situated in the Alipurduar - II subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Josodanga and around 115 km from Jalpaiguri . Mahakalguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Chakibas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Chakibas is 307326. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.5 hectares and falls under the 736206 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bara Chakibas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alipurduars Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bara Chakibas

As per Census 2011, Bara Chakibas village has a total population of 2,792 people, consisting of 1,416 males and 1,376 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,992 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 512 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,596 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Chakibas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7921,4161,376
Child Population (0–6 yrs)336186150
Scheduled Castes (SC)512281231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,596781815
Literate Population1,9921,055937
Illiterate Population800361439

Nearby Villages of Bara Chakibas

Bara Chakibas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bara Chakibas

Bara Chakibas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Bara Chakibas.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Bara Chakibas is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bara Chakibas is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Chakibas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bara Chakibas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bara Chakibas

Where is Bara Chakibas located?

Bara Chakibas village is located in Alipurduar - II Subdivision, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bara Chakibas?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara Chakibas is Mahakalguri.

What is the pincode of Bara Chakibas?

The pincode of Bara Chakibas is 736206.

What is the population of Bara Chakibas?

Bara Chakibas has a total population of 2,792, including 1,416 males and 1,376 females.

How many households are there in Bara Chakibas?

There are 610 households in Bara Chakibas.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Chakibas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Chakibas is 71.35%. Male literacy is 74.51% and female literacy is 68.10%.