Chak Jayanti - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Jayanti is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 33.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Jayanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Jayanti is 310791. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.34 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Jayanti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chak Jayanti

As per Census 2011, Chak Jayanti village has a total population of 623 people, consisting of 313 males and 310 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Jayanti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chak Jayanti

Chak Jayanti 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 Chak Jayanti

Chak Jayanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chak Jayanti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Jayanti is about 33.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Jayanti

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

Health Facilities in Chak Jayanti

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

FAQs about Chak Jayanti