Chhilimpur - Gazole, Malda

Chhilimpur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Gazole and around 28.1 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhilimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhilimpur is 312589. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.52 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chhilimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhilimpur village had a total population of 1,516 people, including 767 males and 749 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 83.65% and female literacy at 70.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,043, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhilimpur

Chhilimpur 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 Chhilimpur

Chhilimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Chhilimpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chhilimpur is about 28.1 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 Chhilimpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhilimpur

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

FAQs about Chhilimpur