Chunait - Arambag, Hooghly

Chunait is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Arambag and around 72.1 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chunait village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunait is 324365. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.9 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chunait

As per Census 2011, Chunait village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 413 males and 373 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 634 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chunait

Chunait 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 Chunait

Chunait is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chunait is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chunait is about 72.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chunait

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

Health Facilities in Chunait

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

FAQs about Chunait