Chhatrashali - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Chhatrashali is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Khanakul and around 88.5 km from Chinsura. Balipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatrashali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatrashali is 325887. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.22 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chhatrashali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhatrashali

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatrashali village had a total population of 3,260 people, including 1,669 males and 1,591 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.74%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatrashali

Chhatrashali 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 Chhatrashali

Chhatrashali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chhatrashali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chhatrashali is about 88.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatrashali

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

Health Facilities in Chhatrashali

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

FAQs about Chhatrashali