Chaklai - Pandua, Hooghly

Chaklai is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Pandua and around 28.4 km from Chinsura. Lchhobadaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaklai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaklai is 324889. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.75 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chaklai

As per Census 2011, Chaklai village has a total population of 1,265 people, consisting of 660 males and 605 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 378 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaklai

Chaklai 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 Chaklai

Chaklai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Chaklai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chaklai is about 28.4 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 Chaklai

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

Health Facilities in Chaklai

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

FAQs about Chaklai