Chelua - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chelua is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.3 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chelua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chelua is 324735. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.69 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chelua 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 Chelua

According to the 2011 Census, Chelua village had a total population of 2,261 people, including 1,114 males and 1,147 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 70.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 867, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Chelua

Chelua 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 Chelua

Chelua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chelua is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chelua is about 33.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chelua

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

Health Facilities in Chelua

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

FAQs about Chelua