Chahaka - Pandua, Hooghly

Chahaka is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Pandua and around 25.3 km from Chinsura. Jayerdwarbasini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chahaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chahaka is 324832. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.78 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chahaka

As per Census 2011, Chahaka village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 248 males and 253 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chahaka

Chahaka 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 Chahaka

Chahaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Chahaka is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chahaka is about 25.3 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 Chahaka

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

Health Facilities in Chahaka

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

FAQs about Chahaka