Chakalam Village Overview
Chakalam is a village in Galsi Ii tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.2 km from Galsi tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Maszidpur is the Gram Panchayat for Chakalam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chakalam 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 Chakalam is 319989. The village covers a geographical area of 80.04 hectares and has a pincode of 713428. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Chakalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chakalam
Population & Demographics of Chakalam
This section provides population and demographic details of Chakalam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 175 | 88 | 87 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 17 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 95 | 43 | 52 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 75 | 42 | 33 |
| Literate Population | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 55 | 58 |
Key population details of Chakalam village are given below:
- Chakalam village is a very small village with a total population of around 175, including approximately 88 males and 87 females, with a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 95 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 75 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chakalam village is low, with a literacy rate of about 35.43%.
- There are around 43 households in Chakalam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chakalam
Transport facilities help residents of Chakalam 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chakalam
The following villages are located close to Chakalam 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 Chakalam
- Where is Chakalam located?
- Chakalam village is located in Galsi Ii Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chakalam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chakalam is Maszidpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chakalam?
- The pincode of Chakalam is 713428.
- What is the population of Chakalam?
- Chakalam has a total population of 175, including 88 males and 87 females.
- How many households are there in Chakalam?
- There are 43 households in Chakalam.
- What is the literacy rate in Chakalam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakalam is 35.43%. Male literacy is 37.50% and female literacy is 33.33%.