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.

Here you can discover what makes Chakashan unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chakashan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Chakashan

Population of Chakashan

According to the 2011 Census, Chakashan has a total population of about 178, with approximately 86 males and 92 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.62%, with male literacy at about 48.84% and female literacy near 61.96%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakashan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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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