Chaltakhali - Amta - I, Howrah

Chaltakhali is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Amta and around 33.4 km from Howrah. Khosalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaltakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaltakhali is 332650. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.61 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Amta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chaltakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chaltakhali village had a total population of 3,366 people, including 1,733 males and 1,633 females, living in 727 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 81.51% and female literacy at 69.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,135.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaltakhali

Chaltakhali 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 Chaltakhali

Public transport in the Chaltakhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amta to Chaltakhali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chaltakhali is about 33.4 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 Chaltakhali

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

Health Facilities in Chaltakhali

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

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