Chamuk

Chamuk is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 34.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Gangarampur is the gram panchayat of Chamuk village.

Chamuk 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 Chamuk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chamuk is 310659. The village spans a total geographical area of 56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chamuk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chamuk 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 Gangarampur 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.

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Population of Chamuk

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

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

• The total population of Chamuk village is around 339, including approximately 192 males and 147 females, with a sex ratio of 765 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 41 children aged 0–6 years in Chamuk village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chamuk village has 42 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Chamuk village is about 76.40%, with male literacy at 77.08% and female literacy at 75.51%.
• There are around 72 households in Chamuk village.

Connectivity of Chamuk

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

Nearby Villages of Chamuk

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

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