Chakshri

Chakshri is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 37.9km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Chakshri village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakshri unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chakshri’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 Chakshri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakshri is 310695. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chakshri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakshri 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 Chakshri

Population of Chakshri

According to the 2011 Census, Chakshri has a total population of about 409, with approximately 215 males and 194 females. The sex ratio is around 902 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 177. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.39%, with male literacy at about 47.91% and female literacy near 27.84%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakshri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakshri

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

Nearby Villages of Chakshri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakshri