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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitrashali

According to the 2011 Census, Chitrashali village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 586 males and 635 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 69.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

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