Chilimbad - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chilimbad is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilimbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilimbad is 311340. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.67 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chilimbad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chilimbad

According to the 2011 Census, Chilimbad village had a total population of 173 people, including 89 males and 84 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 58.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilimbad

Chilimbad 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 Chilimbad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chilimbad. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chilimbad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chilimbad is about 15.6 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 Chilimbad

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

Health Facilities in Chilimbad

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

FAQs about Chilimbad