Chanchali - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Chanchali is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 86.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanchali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanchali is 316039. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.34 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Raghunathganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chanchali

As per Census 2011, Chanchali village has a total population of 898 people, consisting of 457 males and 441 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanchali

Chanchali 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 Chanchali

Chanchali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathganj to Chanchali is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chanchali is about 86.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanchali

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

Health Facilities in Chanchali

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

FAQs about Chanchali