Chhilimpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chhilimpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 40.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhilimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhilimpur is 310698. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.69 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Chhilimpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Chhilimpur

As per Census 2011, Chhilimpur village has a total population of 750 people, consisting of 382 males and 368 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhilimpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhilimpur

Chhilimpur 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 Chhilimpur

Chhilimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Chhilimpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chhilimpur is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhilimpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhilimpur

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

FAQs about Chhilimpur