Chak Dahari - Habibpur, Malda

Chak Dahari is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Habibpur and around 23.9 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Dahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Dahari is 313099. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.9 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chak Dahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Dahari

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Dahari village had a total population of 199 people, including 91 males and 108 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,187 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.48%, with male literacy at 18.18% and female literacy at 13.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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 Dahari

Chak Dahari 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 Dahari

Chak Dahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Chak Dahari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chak Dahari is about 23.9 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 Dahari

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

Health Facilities in Chak Dahari

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 Dahari village are given below:

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