Chak Farid - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Farid is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Farid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Farid is 311342. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.25 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chak Farid

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Farid village had a total population of 560 people, including 290 males and 270 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.45%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 63.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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 Farid

Chak Farid 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 Farid

Chak Farid is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Farid is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Farid is about 17.3 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 Farid

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

Health Facilities in Chak Farid

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 Farid village are given below:

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