Chak Pali - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Chak Pali is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 33.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Pali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Pali is 317775. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.44 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chak Pali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chak Pali

As per Census 2011, Chak Pali village has a total population of 116 people, consisting of 53 males and 63 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,188 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 46 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Pali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1165363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17611
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165363
Literate Population703931
Illiterate Population461432

Nearby Villages of Chak Pali

Chak Pali 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)
Paschim IslampurEast0.66 km
BinodpurWest1.05 km
MonoharpurNorth1.10 km
Dakshin HarirampurSouth-West1.21 km
Sarip BazarEast1.31 km
BenuriaSouth-East2.23 km
Paschim BahadurpurSouth2.23 km
KendangalNorth-East2.55 km
RuppurSouth-West2.67 km
NachansahaWest2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chak Pali

Chak Pali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Chak Pali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chak Pali is about 33.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Pali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chak Pali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chak Pali

Where is Chak Pali located?

Chak Pali village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chak Pali?

The Gram Panchayat of Chak Pali is Ruppur.

What is the pincode of Chak Pali?

The pincode of Chak Pali is 731204.

What is the population of Chak Pali?

Chak Pali has a total population of 116, including 53 males and 63 females.

How many households are there in Chak Pali?

There are 26 households in Chak Pali.

What is the literacy rate in Chak Pali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Pali is 60.34%. Male literacy is 73.58% and female literacy is 49.21%.