Chak Durga - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Durga is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Durga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Durga is 311177. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.75 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chak Durga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chak Durga

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Durga village had a total population of 217 people, including 114 males and 103 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.33%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 Durga

Chak Durga 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 Durga

Public transport in the Chak Durga 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 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Durga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Durga is about 10.7 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 Durga

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

Health Facilities in Chak Durga

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 Durga village are given below:

FAQs about Chak Durga