Chakpur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Chakpur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Jangipara and around 48.8 km from Chinsura. Kotalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakpur is 325732. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.24 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Borgachia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakpur village had a total population of 2,036 people, including 1,028 males and 1,008 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.18%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 665, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakpur

Chakpur 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 Chakpur

Chakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Borgachia to Chakpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chakpur is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakpur

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

Health Facilities in Chakpur

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

FAQs about Chakpur