Cheragram - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Cheragram is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 34.5 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheragram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheragram is 324688. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.88 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Cheragram 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 Cheragram

According to the 2011 Census, Cheragram village had a total population of 4,328 people, including 2,097 males and 2,231 females, living in 1,104 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 880, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 694.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheragram

Cheragram 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 Cheragram

Cheragram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Cheragram is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Cheragram is about 34.5 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 Cheragram

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

Health Facilities in Cheragram

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

FAQs about Cheragram