Chakaltor

Chakaltor is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.6km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Chakaltor village. As per 2009 stats, Indpur is the gram panchayat of Chakaltor village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakaltor unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Chakaltor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakaltor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakaltor is 326756. The village spans a total geographical area of 247.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Chakaltor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakaltor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakaltor

Population of Chakaltor

According to the 2011 Census, Chakaltor has a total population of about 2,448, with approximately 1,253 males and 1,195 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 286 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,591 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 128. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.31%, with male literacy at about 69.91% and female literacy near 48.20%. There are around 519 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakaltor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakaltor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakaltor. As per the 2011 stats, Chakaltor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakaltor

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakaltor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakaltor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakaltor