Chaughata - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chaughata is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 43.1 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaughata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaughata is 324533. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.96 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Chaughata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaughata

According to the 2011 Census, Chaughata village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 761 males and 796 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.56%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 49.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 950, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaughata

Chaughata 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 Chaughata

Chaughata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhapandanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chaughata is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chaughata is about 43.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaughata

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

Health Facilities in Chaughata

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

FAQs about Chaughata