Chakdaha - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Chakdaha is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Tarakeswar and around 48.3 km from Chinsura. Ashtaradattapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakdaha is 324522. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.69 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chakdaha

According to the 2011 Census, Chakdaha village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 609 males and 568 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakdaha

Chakdaha 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 Chakdaha

Chakdaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Chakdaha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chakdaha is about 48.3 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 Chakdaha

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

Health Facilities in Chakdaha

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

FAQs about Chakdaha