Chakashan

Chakashan is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.8km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Chakashan village.

Chakashan has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chakashan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakashan is 310729. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chakashan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakashan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chakashan

Below is a concise population overview of Chakashan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chakashan village:

• The total population of Chakashan village is around 178, including approximately 86 males and 92 females, with a sex ratio of 1069 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 40 children aged 0–6 years in Chakashan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• The literacy rate of Chakashan village is about 55.62%, with male literacy at 48.84% and female literacy at 61.96%.
• There are around 46 households in Chakashan village.

Connectivity of Chakashan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakashan. As per the 2011 stats, Chakashan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakashan

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakashan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakashan.

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