Chhatrak - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Chhatrak is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Barduari and around 72.2 km from English Bazar. Sultannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatrak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatrak is 312084. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.28 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Chhatrak

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatrak village had a total population of 1,495 people, including 773 males and 722 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.69%, with male literacy at 44.07% and female literacy at 39.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatrak

Chhatrak 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 Chhatrak

Chhatrak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Chhatrak is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Chhatrak is about 72.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatrak

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

Health Facilities in Chhatrak

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

FAQs about Chhatrak