Chhaoaphali - Matiali, Jalpaiguri

Chhaoaphali is a village situated in the Matiali subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalsa and around 42.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Matiali-batabari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhaoaphali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhaoaphali is 307017. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.62 hectares and falls under the 735223 pincode. Malbazer is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chhaoaphali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhaoaphali

According to the 2011 Census, Chhaoaphali village had a total population of 594 people, including 304 males and 290 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.43%, with male literacy at 68.30% and female literacy at 48.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 503.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhaoaphali

Chhaoaphali 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 Chhaoaphali

Public transport in the Chhaoaphali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Mal Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malbazer to Chhaoaphali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Chhaoaphali is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhaoaphali

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

Health Facilities in Chhaoaphali

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

FAQs about Chhaoaphali