Chak Sridhar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Sridhar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Sridhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Sridhar is 311198. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.15 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chak Sridhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Sridhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Sridhar village had a total population of 282 people, including 139 males and 143 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 59.66% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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 Sridhar

Chak Sridhar 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 Sridhar

Chak Sridhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 2.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Sridhar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Sridhar is about 3.3 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 Sridhar

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

Health Facilities in Chak Sridhar

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 Sridhar village are given below:

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