Chakamod - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chakamod is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakamod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakamod is 311325. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.01 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chakamod 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 Chakamod

According to the 2011 Census, Chakamod village had a total population of 474 people, including 226 males and 248 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population474226248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401921
Scheduled Castes (SC)311143168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301515
Literate Population292161131
Illiterate Population18265117

Nearby Villages of Chakamod

Chakamod 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaniharaWest0.82 km
DumairNorth-West0.90 km
KurmailNorth-East1.04 km
BirahiniSouth-West1.26 km
MahadipurSouth-East1.36 km
ChhiashiNorth-East1.59 km
Chak KhetabEast1.75 km
Chak BhriguramWest1.83 km
DaullaNorth1.83 km
JhinaipotaSouth1.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakamod

Chakamod 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 5.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chakamod is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chakamod is about 8.7 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 Chakamod

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chakamod

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chakamod village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chakamod

Where is Chakamod located?

Chakamod village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakamod?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakamod is Amritakhand.

What is the pincode of Chakamod?

The pincode of Chakamod is 733145.

What is the population of Chakamod?

Chakamod had a total population of 474, including 226 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Chakamod?

Chakamod had 129 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chakamod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakamod was 67.28%. Male literacy was 77.78% and female literacy was 57.71%.