Chakisal - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Chakisal is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Dinhata and around 27 km from Cooch Behar. Gosanimari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakisal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakisal is 308475. The village covers a total geographical area of 17.87 hectares and falls under the 736145 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chakisal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakisal

As per Census 2011, Chakisal village has a total population of 104 people, consisting of 57 males and 47 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 824 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1045747
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1349
Scheduled Castes (SC)552728
Literate Population774829
Illiterate Population27918

Nearby Villages of Chakisal

Chakisal 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)
Chauler KuthiWest1.42 km
Chakiarpara Pratham KhandaSouth1.57 km
Bara Bhita Pratham KhandaEast1.58 km
Jhal JhaliNorth1.66 km
CharakparaWest1.97 km
Chakiar Para Dwitia KhandaSouth-East2.12 km
Chhota NalangibariNorth-East2.24 km
Brahmottar Chauler KuthiSouth2.24 km
Baisguri KhandaSouth-East2.45 km
KhalisaguriSouth-West2.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakisal

Chakisal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Chakisal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chakisal is about 27 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 Chakisal

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

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

Health Facilities in Chakisal

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

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

FAQs about Chakisal

Where is Chakisal located?

Chakisal village is located in Dinhata - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakisal?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakisal is Gosanimari-i.

What is the pincode of Chakisal?

The pincode of Chakisal is 736145.

What is the population of Chakisal?

Chakisal has a total population of 104, including 57 males and 47 females.

How many households are there in Chakisal?

There are 28 households in Chakisal.

What is the literacy rate in Chakisal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakisal is 74.04%. Male literacy is 84.21% and female literacy is 61.70%.