Chak Ghatak - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Ghatak is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Ghatak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Ghatak is 311173. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.11 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Ghatak 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 Ghatak

As per Census 2011, Chak Ghatak village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 351 males and 316 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 527 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Ghatak

Chak Ghatak 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 Ghatak

Public transport in the Chak Ghatak 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 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Ghatak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Ghatak is about 8.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Ghatak

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

Health Facilities in Chak Ghatak

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 Ghatak village are given below:

FAQs about Chak Ghatak