Chhiashi - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chhiashi is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhiashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhiashi is 311319. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.72 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhiashi 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 Chhiashi

As per Census 2011, Chhiashi village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 118 males and 121 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhiashi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhiashi

Chhiashi 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 Chhiashi

Chhiashi 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 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chhiashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chhiashi is about 9.1 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 Chhiashi

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

Health Facilities in Chhiashi

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

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