Chakhay

Chakhay is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.4km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chakhay village. As per 2009 stats, Patriram is the gram panchayat of Chakhay village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakhay unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chakhay’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakhay

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakhay is 311240. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Chakhay village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakhay village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakhay

Population of Chakhay

According to the 2011 Census, Chakhay has a total population of about 1,087, with approximately 563 males and 524 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 352. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.21%, with male literacy at about 69.27% and female literacy near 58.78%. There are around 266 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakhay's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakhay

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakhay. As per the 2011 stats, Chakhay had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakhay

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakhay helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakhay.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakhay