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.

Chakaltor has its own place in the vibrant Bankura region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Chakaltor

Below is a concise population overview of Chakaltor as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chakaltor village:

• The total population of Chakaltor village is around 2,448, including approximately 1,253 males and 1,195 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 286 children aged 0–6 years in Chakaltor village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chakaltor village has 1,591 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 128 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Chakaltor village is about 59.31%, with male literacy at 69.91% and female literacy at 48.20%.
• There are around 519 households in Chakaltor village.

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.

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