Chaitanyapur - Beldanga - I, Murshidabad

Chaitanyapur is a village situated in the Beldanga - I subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Chaitanyapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaitanyapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaitanyapur is 315577. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.24 hectares and falls under the 742134 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chaitanyapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naoda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baharampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaitanyapur

As per Census 2011, Chaitanyapur village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 803 males and 746 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,549803746
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19588107
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366868
Literate Population915474441
Illiterate Population634329305

Nearby Villages of Chaitanyapur

Chaitanyapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaharparaNorth-West0.72 km
SattarpurNorth-East1.14 km
JafrabadSouth-East1.64 km
BhadurSouth-West1.82 km
NaodaNorth1.97 km
KhealiSouth-East1.99 km
BetberiaEast2.14 km
RatanpurNorth-East2.26 km
PalaighataSouth-East2.71 km
SahapurNorth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaitanyapur

Chaitanyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhabta, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Chaitanyapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaitanyapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chaitanyapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chaitanyapur

Where is Chaitanyapur located?

Chaitanyapur village is located in Beldanga - I Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaitanyapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaitanyapur is Chaitanyapur-i.

What is the pincode of Chaitanyapur?

The pincode of Chaitanyapur is 742134.

What is the population of Chaitanyapur?

Chaitanyapur has a total population of 1,549, including 803 males and 746 females.

How many households are there in Chaitanyapur?

There are 365 households in Chaitanyapur.

What is the literacy rate in Chaitanyapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaitanyapur is 59.07%. Male literacy is 59.03% and female literacy is 59.12%.