Chaulja - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Chaulja is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 32.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mayureswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaulja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaulja is 316677. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.15 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chaulja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chaulja

As per Census 2011, Chaulja village has a total population of 1,729 people, consisting of 865 males and 864 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,178 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chaulja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chaulja

Chaulja 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 Chaulja

Public transport in the Chaulja is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Chaulja is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chaulja is about 32.2 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 Chaulja

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

Health Facilities in Chaulja

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

FAQs about Chaulja