Chitla

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Chitla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chitla village is 324644. Chitla village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 131.9 hectares. Chitla has a total population of 1,249 peoples, out of which male population is 626 while female population is 623. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chitla village is 67.01% out of which 73.80% males and 60.19% females are literate. There are about 346 houses in chitla village. Pincode of chitla village locality is 712302.

When it comes to administration, Chitla village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chitla village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to chitla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Chitla

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,249 626 623
Literate Population 837 462 375
Illiterate Population 412 164 248

Connectivity of Chitla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chitla

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitla

Where is Chitla located?

Chitla village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitla?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitla is Dhanekhali I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Chitla?

The pincode of Chitla is 712302, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chitla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chitla is 1,249, with 626 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Chitla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chitla village has a total of 346 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chitla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chitla is 67.01%. The male literacy rate is 73.80%, while the female literacy rate is 60.19%.