Chalun

Chalun is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Chalun village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalun is 310710. The village spans a total geographical area of 431.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chalun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chalun 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 Chalun

Population of Chalun

According to the 2011 Census, Chalun has a total population of about 2,527, with approximately 1,326 males and 1,201 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 338 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 463 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 534. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.68%, with male literacy at about 64.40% and female literacy near 54.45%. There are around 570 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalun

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

Nearby Villages of Chalun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalun