Chalunda

Chalunda is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Uday is the gram panchayat of Chalunda village.

Chalunda has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chalunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalunda is 310739. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chalunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chalunda 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 Chalunda

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Chalunda

Below is a concise population overview of Chalunda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,187 608 579
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 212 104 108
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 252 126 126
Literate Population 707 381 326
Illiterate Population 480 227 253

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chalunda village:

  • The total population of Chalunda village is around 1,187, including approximately 608 males and 579 females, with a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 212 children aged 0–6 years in Chalunda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chalunda village has 252 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chalunda village is about 59.56%, with male literacy at 62.66% and female literacy at 56.30%.
  • There are around 259 households in Chalunda village.

Connectivity of Chalunda

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chalunda

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

Parbbatipur Adigram Taraju Uday Jagadishpur Bhuinhara Chandipara Mahendri Biranai Basudebpur Shankarpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalunda

Where is Chalunda located?
Chalunda village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chalunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Chalunda is Uday (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chalunda?
The pincode of Chalunda is 733140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chalunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chalunda is 1,187, with 608 males and 579 females.
How many households are there in Chalunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chalunda village has a total of 259 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chalunda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chalunda is 59.56%. The male literacy rate is 62.66%, while the female literacy rate is 56.30%.