Chaitanpur Village Overview
Chaitanpur is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.2 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhulai is the Gram Panchayat for Chaitanpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chaitanpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaitanpur is 327456. The village covers a geographical area of 229.62 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Chaitanpur
Population & Demographics of Chaitanpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Chaitanpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 | 459 | 431 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 48 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 107 | 54 | 53 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 634 | 369 | 265 |
| Illiterate Population | 256 | 90 | 166 |
Key population details of Chaitanpur village are given below:
- Chaitanpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 890, including approximately 459 males and 431 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 107 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chaitanpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.24%.
- There are around 178 households in Chaitanpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chaitanpur
Transport facilities help residents of Chaitanpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chaitanpur
The following villages are located close to Chaitanpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaitanpur
- Where is Chaitanpur located?
- Chaitanpur village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chaitanpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chaitanpur is Dhulai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chaitanpur?
- The pincode of Chaitanpur is 722207.
- What is the population of Chaitanpur?
- Chaitanpur has a total population of 890, including 459 males and 431 females.
- How many households are there in Chaitanpur?
- There are 178 households in Chaitanpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Chaitanpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaitanpur is 71.24%. Male literacy is 80.39% and female literacy is 61.48%.