Cherapara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Cherapara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 90.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherapara is 310371. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.82 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Cherapara

As per Census 2011, Cherapara village has a total population of 301 people, consisting of 145 males and 156 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Cherapara

Cherapara 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 Cherapara

Cherapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyagong to Cherapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Cherapara is about 90.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherapara

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

Health Facilities in Cherapara

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

FAQs about Cherapara