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

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Chakismail village had a total population of 428 people, including 209 males and 219 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 69.89% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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