Chak Bhatshala - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Bhatshala is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Bhatshala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Bhatshala is 311145. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.3 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Bhatshala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Bhatshala

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Bhatshala village had a total population of 746 people, including 387 males and 359 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.03%, with male literacy at 72.54% and female literacy at 61.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Bhatshala

Chak Bhatshala 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 Chak Bhatshala

Chak Bhatshala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Bhatshala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Bhatshala is about 14.9 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 Chak Bhatshala

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

Health Facilities in Chak Bhatshala

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

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