Chinagari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chinagari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinagari is 324603. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.81 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chinagari 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 Chinagari

According to the 2011 Census, Chinagari village had a total population of 1,052 people, including 506 males and 546 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 67.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinagari

Chinagari 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 Chinagari

Chinagari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Chinagari

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

FAQs about Chinagari