Chautpur - Pandua, Hooghly

Chautpur is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Pandua and around 34.9 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chautpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chautpur is 324791. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.76 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chautpur

As per Census 2011, Chautpur village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 222 males and 218 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population440222218
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361620
Scheduled Castes (SC)321163158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)934746
Literate Population339193146
Illiterate Population1012972

Nearby Villages of Chautpur

Chautpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AttiNorth-West0.77 km
BhitasinSouth-West1.20 km
RanagariSouth1.21 km
TinnaNorth-East1.31 km
IlampurEast1.49 km
SimlagarNorth-West1.63 km
RanagarpatraSouth1.71 km
KulipukurSouth-East1.72 km
ChampahatiNorth-West2.18 km
MahadebpurEast2.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chautpur

Chautpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Chautpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chautpur is about 34.9 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 Chautpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chautpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chautpur

Where is Chautpur located?

Chautpur village is located in Pandua Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chautpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chautpur is Simlagarhvitasin.

What is the pincode of Chautpur?

The pincode of Chautpur is 712134.

What is the population of Chautpur?

Chautpur has a total population of 440, including 222 males and 218 females.

How many households are there in Chautpur?

There are 91 households in Chautpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chautpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chautpur is 77.05%. Male literacy is 86.94% and female literacy is 66.97%.