Chakshyampur - Taldangra, Bankura

Chakshyampur is a village situated in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Fulmati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakshyampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakshyampur is 328690. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.26 hectares and falls under the 722152 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Chakshyampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bankura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakshyampur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakshyampur village had a total population of 609 people, including 320 males and 289 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.56%, with male literacy at 76.84% and female literacy at 56.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population609320289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853550
Scheduled Castes (SC)341171170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220
Literate Population354219135
Illiterate Population255101154

Nearby Villages of Chakshyampur

Chakshyampur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KajlaWest1.09 km
PunesaSouth1.17 km
DhobajorSouth-East1.65 km
ShyampurNorth-East1.66 km
ParuliaSouth-West1.91 km
DunduriaEast2.09 km
BaharagaryaNorth2.17 km
BelsulyaWest2.39 km
PhulmatiWest2.48 km
AtaNorth-West2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakshyampur

Chakshyampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ondagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Chakshyampur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakshyampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chakshyampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chakshyampur

Where is Chakshyampur located?

Chakshyampur village is located in Taldangra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chakshyampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakshyampur is Fulmati.

What is the pincode of Chakshyampur?

The pincode of Chakshyampur is 722152.

What is the population of Chakshyampur?

Chakshyampur had a total population of 609, including 320 males and 289 females.

How many households are there in Chakshyampur?

Chakshyampur had 135 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chakshyampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakshyampur was 67.56%. Male literacy was 76.84% and female literacy was 56.49%.