Chakchil

Chakchil is a village located in Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.3km away from sub-district headquarter Kotulpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Chakchil village. As per 2009 stats, Desra Koalpara is the gram panchayat of Chakchil village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakchil unique in its vibrant Kotulpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Chakchil’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 Chakchil

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakchil is 327999. The village spans a total geographical area of 115.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722161. Arambagh is nearest town to Chakchil village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakchil 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 Katulpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakchil

Population of Chakchil

According to the 2011 Census, Chakchil has a total population of about 682, with approximately 339 males and 343 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 349 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.54%, with male literacy at about 82.89% and female literacy near 70.26%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakchil's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakchil

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

Nearby Villages of Chakchil

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakchil