Chilakhana - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Chilakhana is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Tufanganj and around 17 km from Cooch Behar. Chilkhana-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilakhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilakhana is 308375. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.96 hectares and falls under the 736159 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chilakhana

According to the 2011 Census, Chilakhana village had a total population of 9,263 people, including 4,791 males and 4,472 females, living in 2,271 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 67.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilakhana

Chilakhana 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 Chilakhana

Chilakhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Chilakhana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chilakhana is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilakhana

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

Health Facilities in Chilakhana

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

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