Chechra

Chechra is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Chechra village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Chechra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chechra unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chechra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chechra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chechra is 311450. The village spans a total geographical area of 250.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Chechra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chechra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chechra

Population of Chechra

According to the 2011 Census, Chechra has a total population of about 1,731, with approximately 921 males and 810 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 185 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 348 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 116. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.56%, with male literacy at about 79.26% and female literacy near 71.36%. There are around 422 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chechra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chechra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chechra. As per the 2011 stats, Chechra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chechra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chechra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chechra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chechra