Chamta - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chamta is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakvrigu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamta is 311160. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.69 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chamta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Chamta

According to the 2011 Census, Chamta village had a total population of 468 people, including 244 males and 224 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.70%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 60.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamta

Chamta 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 Chamta

Chamta 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 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chamta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chamta is about 4.5 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 Chamta

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

Health Facilities in Chamta

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

FAQs about Chamta