Chakkasi

Chakkasi is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chakkasi village. As per 2009 stats, Jalghar is the gram panchayat of Chakkasi village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakkasi unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chakkasi’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 Chakkasi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakkasi is 311152. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Chakkasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakkasi 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 Chakkasi

Population of Chakkasi

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkasi has a total population of about 791, with approximately 394 males and 397 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 140 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.16%, with male literacy at about 82.99% and female literacy near 79.35%. There are around 210 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakkasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakkasi

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

Nearby Villages of Chakkasi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakkasi