Chitrashali - Haripal, Hooghly

Chitrashali is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Khamar Chandi and around 34.5 km from Chinsura. Bandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrashali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrashali is 325388. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.93 hectares and falls under the 712407 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chitrashali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitrashali

As per Census 2011, Chitrashali village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 586 males and 635 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 492 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitrashali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chitrashali

Chitrashali 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 Chitrashali

Chitrashali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Chitrashali

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

FAQs about Chitrashali