Chak Janardan - Amta - II, Howrah

Chak Janardan is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Amta and around 42.7 km from Howrah. Amragori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Janardan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Janardan is 332561. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.67 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chak Janardan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chak Janardan

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Janardan village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 693 males and 605 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.40%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 79.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,298693605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1669175
Scheduled Castes (SC)814338
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population978555423
Illiterate Population320138182

Nearby Villages of Chak Janardan

Chak Janardan 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)
Ghanashyam ChakEast0.68 km
KalasdihiSouth-West1.02 km
KakrolNorth-West1.25 km
AmragariNorth-East1.28 km
JaypurSouth-East1.53 km
Madhya JaypurSouth1.75 km
RautaraNorth1.83 km
ChingrajolaNorth-West2.31 km
Dakshin JaypurSouth-East2.65 km
JhikhiraNorth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chak Janardan

Chak Janardan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Chak Janardan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chak Janardan is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Janardan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Chak Janardan

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

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

FAQs about Chak Janardan

Where is Chak Janardan located?

Chak Janardan village is located in Amta - II Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chak Janardan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chak Janardan is Amragori.

What is the pincode of Chak Janardan?

The pincode of Chak Janardan is 711401.

What is the population of Chak Janardan?

Chak Janardan had a total population of 1,298, including 693 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Chak Janardan?

Chak Janardan had 261 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chak Janardan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Janardan was 86.40%. Male literacy was 92.19% and female literacy was 79.81%.