Char Charabari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Char Charabari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 33.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Char Charabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Char Charabari is 307466. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.1 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Char Charabari

According to the 2011 Census, Char Charabari village had a total population of 3,154 people, including 1,617 males and 1,537 females, living in 724 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 76.31% and female literacy at 60.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,074, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Char Charabari

Char Charabari 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 Char Charabari

Char Charabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Char Charabari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Char Charabari is about 33.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Char Charabari

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

Health Facilities in Char Charabari

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

FAQs about Char Charabari