Chaulia - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Chaulia is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Shyampur and around 45.6 km from Howrah. Nakol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaulia is 333195. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.47 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chaulia village had a total population of 1,189 people, including 598 males and 591 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.95%, with male literacy at 60.69% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaulia

Chaulia 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 Chaulia

Chaulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dantan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalor to Chaulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chaulia is about 45.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaulia

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

Health Facilities in Chaulia

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

FAQs about Chaulia