Chengmarihat - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Chengmarihat is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35 km from Malbazar and around 30.6 km from Jalpaiguri . Changmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengmarihat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengmarihat is 306967. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.72 hectares and falls under the 735218 pincode. Oodlabari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chengmarihat 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 Chengmarihat

As per Census 2011, Chengmarihat village has a total population of 2,008 people, consisting of 1,062 males and 946 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,323 literate and 685 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chengmarihat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chengmarihat

Chengmarihat 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 Chengmarihat

Public transport in the Chengmarihat is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalpaiguri Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Oodlabari to Chengmarihat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Chengmarihat is about 30.6 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 Chengmarihat

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

Health Facilities in Chengmarihat

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

FAQs about Chengmarihat