Paschim Chakismail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Paschim Chakismail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Chakismail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Chakismail is 311181. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.1 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Paschim Chakismail 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 Paschim Chakismail

As per Census 2011, Paschim Chakismail village has a total population of 428 people, consisting of 209 males and 219 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 223 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 344 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Chakismail are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population428209219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693336
Scheduled Castes (SC)19136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)344161183
Literate Population223123100
Illiterate Population20586119

Nearby Villages of Paschim Chakismail

Paschim Chakismail 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MollaparaSouth0.71 km
SarangbariNorth1.02 km
ChakramNorth-West1.05 km
Chak ShyamSouth-West1.18 km
MajhigramNorth-East1.43 km
Chak DurgaWest1.58 km
GazipurWest1.91 km
NokshaNorth-West2.07 km
SatraiNorth2.30 km
KasimbiNorth-East2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Chakismail

Public transport in the Paschim Chakismail 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 7.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Paschim Chakismail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Paschim Chakismail is about 6.9 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 Paschim Chakismail

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Paschim Chakismail

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Paschim Chakismail

Where is Paschim Chakismail located?

Paschim Chakismail village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Chakismail?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Chakismail is Vatpara.

What is the pincode of Paschim Chakismail?

The pincode of Paschim Chakismail is 733103.

What is the population of Paschim Chakismail?

Paschim Chakismail has a total population of 428, including 209 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Chakismail?

There are 96 households in Paschim Chakismail.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Chakismail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Chakismail is 52.10%. Male literacy is 58.85% and female literacy is 45.66%.