Chalun - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chalun is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalun is 310710. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.17 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chalun 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 Chalun

According to the 2011 Census, Chalun village had a total population of 2,527 people, including 1,326 males and 1,201 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.89%, with male literacy at 73.75% and female literacy at 63.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalun

Chalun 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 Chalun

Public transport in the Chalun is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Chalun is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chalun is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalun

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

Health Facilities in Chalun

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

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