Chhiail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chhiail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhiail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhiail is 311296. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.93 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhiail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Chhiail

According to the 2011 Census, Chhiail village had a total population of 636 people, including 332 males and 304 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 67.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhiail

Chhiail 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 Chhiail

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chhiail. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chhiail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chhiail is about 16.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhiail

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

Health Facilities in Chhiail

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

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