Chak Haripur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chak Haripur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 88.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Haripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Haripur is 310558. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.4 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chak Haripur

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Haripur village had a total population of 206 people, including 101 males and 105 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 67.47% and female literacy at 74.12%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Haripur

Chak Haripur 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 Haripur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chak Haripur. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Chak Haripur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chak Haripur is about 88.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Haripur

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

Health Facilities in Chak Haripur

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 Haripur village are given below:

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