Chenchua

Chenchua is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.7km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhandarhati Ii is the gram panchayat of Chenchua village.

Here you can discover what makes Chenchua unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Chenchua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chenchua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chenchua is 324591. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712402. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Chenchua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chenchua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chenchua

Population of Chenchua

According to the 2011 Census, Chenchua has a total population of about 1,594, with approximately 800 males and 794 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 821 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 156. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.99%, with male literacy at about 67.50% and female literacy near 58.44%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chenchua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chenchua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chenchua. As per the 2011 stats, Chenchua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chenchua

Knowing the nearby villages of Chenchua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chenchua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chenchua