Chak Khetab - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Khetab is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Khetab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Khetab is 311337. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.1 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Khetab 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 Khetab

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Khetab village had a total population of 194 people, including 91 males and 103 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.47%, with male literacy at 58.97% and female literacy at 46.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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 Khetab

Chak Khetab 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 Khetab

Chak Khetab is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Khetab is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Khetab is about 11.1 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 Khetab

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

Health Facilities in Chak Khetab

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 Khetab village are given below:

FAQs about Chak Khetab