Chak Maulani - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Chak Maulani is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.2 km from Malbazar and around 21.7 km from Jalpaiguri . Moulani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Maulani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Maulani is 306973. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.13 hectares and falls under the 735219 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chak Maulani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chak Maulani

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Maulani village had a total population of 2,776 people, including 1,459 males and 1,317 females, living in 651 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 78.69% and female literacy at 65.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Maulani

Chak Maulani 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 Chak Maulani

Chak Maulani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is New Domohani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Chak Maulani is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Chak Maulani is about 21.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Maulani

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

Health Facilities in Chak Maulani

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

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