Chakram - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chakram is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakram is 311182. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.26 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chakram 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 Chakram

According to the 2011 Census, Chakram village had a total population of 1,320 people, including 678 males and 642 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.62%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 63.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakram

Chakram 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 Chakram

Public transport in the Chakram 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 6.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chakram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chakram is about 6.1 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 Chakram

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

Health Facilities in Chakram

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

FAQs about Chakram