Dakshin Chakalam - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dakshin Chakalam is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Chakalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Chakalam is 311349. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.52 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Chakalam 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 Dakshin Chakalam

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Chakalam village had a total population of 393 people, including 199 males and 194 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.78%, with male literacy at 93.48% and female literacy at 87.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Chakalam

Dakshin Chakalam 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 Dakshin Chakalam

Dakshin Chakalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Chakalam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Chakalam is about 14.3 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 Dakshin Chakalam

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Chakalam

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

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