Chakashan - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chakashan is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 41.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakashan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakashan is 310729. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.52 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chakashan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakashan

According to the 2011 Census, Chakashan village had a total population of 178 people, including 86 males and 92 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 76.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakashan

Chakashan 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 Chakashan

Chakashan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Chakashan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chakashan is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakashan

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

Health Facilities in Chakashan

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

FAQs about Chakashan