Charulya - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Charulya is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 44.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charulya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charulya is 310606. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.41 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Charulya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charulya

According to the 2011 Census, Charulya village had a total population of 538 people, including 278 males and 260 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 71.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Charulya

Charulya 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 Charulya

Public transport in the Charulya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Charulya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Charulya is about 44.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charulya

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

Health Facilities in Charulya

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

FAQs about Charulya