Chak Hari - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Chak Hari is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Goghat and around 81.1 km from Chinsura. Kumarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Hari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Hari is 324069. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.88 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Hari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chak Hari

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Hari village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 672 males and 579 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.32%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 67.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Hari

Chak Hari 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 Chak Hari

Chak Hari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chak Hari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chak Hari is about 81.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Hari

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

Health Facilities in Chak Hari

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

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