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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chenchua village had a total population of 1,594 people, including 800 males and 794 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 821, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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