Chenchua - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chenchua is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 42 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chenchua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chenchua is 324591. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.52 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chenchua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chenchua

As per Census 2011, Chenchua village has a total population of 1,594 people, consisting of 800 males and 794 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 590 illiterate residents. Additionally, 821 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,594800794
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487474
Scheduled Castes (SC)821413408
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1568076
Literate Population1,004540464
Illiterate Population590260330

Nearby Villages of Chenchua

Chenchua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NalthobaNorth-West0.68 km
PaikparaSouth-East0.78 km
DhamaitikarEast1.06 km
DedharaNorth1.32 km
ParambuaWest1.52 km
ChandpurSouth-East1.62 km
KabilpurEast1.85 km
ByaspurNorth1.98 km
DeulparaEast2.03 km
SitipalashiNorth-East2.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chenchua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chenchua. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chenchua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chenchua is about 42 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 Chenchua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chenchua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chenchua

Where is Chenchua located?

Chenchua village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chenchua?

The Gram Panchayat of Chenchua is Bhandarhati-ii.

What is the pincode of Chenchua?

The pincode of Chenchua is 712402.

What is the population of Chenchua?

Chenchua has a total population of 1,594, including 800 males and 794 females.

How many households are there in Chenchua?

There are 367 households in Chenchua.

What is the literacy rate in Chenchua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chenchua is 62.99%. Male literacy is 67.50% and female literacy is 58.44%.