Chitla - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chitla is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 35.9 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitla is 324644. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.9 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chitla 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 Chitla

According to the 2011 Census, Chitla village had a total population of 1,249 people, including 626 males and 623 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 66.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitla

Chitla 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 Chitla

Public transport in the Chitla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chitla is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chitla is about 35.9 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 Chitla

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

Health Facilities in Chitla

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

FAQs about Chitla