Purba Chakla Village Overview
Purba Chakla is a village in Goghat Ii tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 15 km from Goghat tehsil headquarters and around 90.3 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kumarganj is the Gram Panchayat for Purba Chakla village.
The sections below provide essential information about Purba Chakla village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Chakla is 324134. The village covers a geographical area of 113.64 hectares and has a pincode of 712611. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Purba Chakla
Population & Demographics of Purba Chakla
This section provides population and demographic details of Purba Chakla village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 357 | 182 | 175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 166 | 87 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 210 | 119 | 91 |
| Illiterate Population | 147 | 63 | 84 |
Key population details of Purba Chakla village are given below:
- Purba Chakla village is a small village with a total population of around 357, including approximately 182 males and 175 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 166 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 37 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Purba Chakla village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.82%.
- There are around 71 households in Purba Chakla village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purba Chakla
Transport facilities help residents of Purba Chakla village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purba Chakla
The following villages are located close to Purba Chakla and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purba Chakla
- Where is Purba Chakla located?
- Purba Chakla village is located in Goghat Ii Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purba Chakla?
- The Gram Panchayat of Purba Chakla is Kumarganj (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Purba Chakla?
- The pincode of Purba Chakla is 712611.
- What is the population of Purba Chakla?
- Purba Chakla has a total population of 357, including 182 males and 175 females.
- How many households are there in Purba Chakla?
- There are 71 households in Purba Chakla.
- What is the literacy rate in Purba Chakla?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purba Chakla is 58.82%. Male literacy is 65.38% and female literacy is 52.00%.