Chorkhana

Chorkhana is a village located in Sitai subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sitai (tehsildar office) and 57.2km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Chamta is the gram panchayat of Chorkhana village.

Chorkhana has its own place in the vibrant Koch Bihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chorkhana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chorkhana is 308758. The village spans a total geographical area of 73.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736172. Dinhata is nearest town to Chorkhana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Chorkhana

Below is a concise population overview of Chorkhana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 896 444 452
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 96 52 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 888 440 448
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 438 234 204
Illiterate Population 458 210 248

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chorkhana village:

  • The total population of Chorkhana village is around 896, including approximately 444 males and 452 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 96 children aged 0–6 years in Chorkhana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chorkhana village has 888 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Chorkhana village is about 48.88%, with male literacy at 52.70% and female literacy at 45.13%.
  • There are around 232 households in Chorkhana village.

Connectivity of Chorkhana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chorkhana. As per the 2011 stats, Chorkhana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chorkhana

Knowing the nearby villages of Chorkhana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chorkhana.

Chhat Singimari Anandaran Singimari Bathar Atharajani Chamta Kaimari Mahishmuri Sangarbari Khochabari Chhota Madhusudan Madhyam Madhusudan

Frequently Asked Questions about Chorkhana

Where is Chorkhana located?
Chorkhana village is situated in Sitai Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chorkhana?
The Gram Panchayat of Chorkhana is Chamta (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chorkhana?
The pincode of Chorkhana is 736172, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chorkhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chorkhana is 896, with 444 males and 452 females.
How many households are there in Chorkhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chorkhana village has a total of 232 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chorkhana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chorkhana is 48.88%. The male literacy rate is 52.70%, while the female literacy rate is 45.13%.