Chhamna - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Chhamna is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 34.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kaleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhamna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhamna is 316687. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.21 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chhamna

According to the 2011 Census, Chhamna village had a total population of 1,727 people, including 881 males and 846 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 77.46% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 880.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhamna

Chhamna 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 Chhamna

Chhamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Chhamna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chhamna is about 34.1 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 Chhamna

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

Health Facilities in Chhamna

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

FAQs about Chhamna