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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chak Farid

As per Census 2011, Chak Farid village has a total population of 560 people, consisting of 290 males and 270 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 314 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Farid are given below:

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:

FAQs about Chak Farid