Chakur - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Chakur is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Bagnan and around 48 km from Howrah. Sabsit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakur is 333026. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.24 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chakur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakur village had a total population of 3,047 people, including 1,560 males and 1,487 females, living in 676 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.63%, with male literacy at 90.34% and female literacy at 82.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakur

Chakur 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 Chakur

Chakur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Chakur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chakur is about 48 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 Chakur

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

Health Facilities in Chakur

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

FAQs about Chakur