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

According to the 2011 Census, Chakisal village had a total population of 104 people, including 57 males and 47 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 90.57% and female literacy at 76.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chakisal