Chitla

Chitla is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 35.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dhanekhali I is the gram panchayat of Chitla village.

Here you can discover what makes Chitla unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Chitla’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 Chitla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chitla is 324644. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712302. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Chitla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chitla 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chitla

Population of Chitla

According to the 2011 Census, Chitla has a total population of about 1,249, with approximately 626 males and 623 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 707 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.01%, with male literacy at about 73.80% and female literacy near 60.19%. There are around 346 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chitla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chitla

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

Nearby Villages of Chitla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitla