Chakur

Chakur is a village located in Bagnan I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.2km away from sub-district headquarter Bagnan (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Sabsit is the gram panchayat of Chakur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakur unique in its vibrant Bagnan I-Haora region. You’ll see Chakur’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 Chakur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakur is 333026. The village spans a total geographical area of 332.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711303. Uluberia is nearest town to Chakur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakur 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 Amta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakur

Population of Chakur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakur has a total population of about 3,047, with approximately 1,560 males and 1,487 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 316 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 293 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.65%, with male literacy at about 80.90% and female literacy near 74.24%. There are around 676 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakur

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

Nearby Villages of Chakur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakur