Chakanar - Arambag, Hooghly

Chakanar is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Arambag and around 67.2 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakanar is 324289. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.16 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chakanar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chakanar

According to the 2011 Census, Chakanar village had a total population of 879 people, including 442 males and 437 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 64.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakanar

Chakanar 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 Chakanar

Chakanar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chakanar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chakanar is about 67.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakanar

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

Health Facilities in Chakanar

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

FAQs about Chakanar