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.

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

Population of Chalunda

According to the 2011 Census, Chalunda has a total population of about 1,187, with approximately 608 males and 579 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 212 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 252. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.56%, with male literacy at about 62.66% and female literacy near 56.30%. There are around 259 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalunda