Chakli - Habibpur, Malda

Chakli is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from Habibpur and around 41 km from English Bazar. Baidyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakli is 312976. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.8 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Chakli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Chakli

As per Census 2011, Chakli village has a total population of 4,211 people, consisting of 2,279 males and 1,932 females. The village has 822 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,788 literate and 1,423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakli

Chakli 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 Chakli

Chakli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Chakli is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chakli is about 41 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 Chakli

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

Health Facilities in Chakli

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

FAQs about Chakli