Chaupahari Jangal - Illambazar, Birbhum

Chaupahari Jangal is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 41.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaupahari Jangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaupahari Jangal is 318023. The village covers a total geographical area of 1737.86 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chaupahari Jangal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chaupahari Jangal

According to the 2011 Census, Chaupahari Jangal village had a total population of 4,445 people, including 2,240 males and 2,205 females, living in 990 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 63.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,400.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaupahari Jangal

Chaupahari Jangal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chaupahari Jangal

Chaupahari Jangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Chaupahari Jangal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chaupahari Jangal is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaupahari Jangal

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

Health Facilities in Chaupahari Jangal

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

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