Chhayghari - Berhampore, Murshidabad

Chhayghari is a village situated in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Chhaighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhayghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayghari is 315433. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020.25 hectares and falls under the 742302 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chhayghari

As per Census 2011, Chhayghari village has a total population of 12,388 people, consisting of 6,252 males and 6,136 females. The village has 3,143 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,580 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,567 literate and 4,821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhayghari

Chhayghari 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 Chhayghari

Chhayghari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Chhayghari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhayghari

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

Health Facilities in Chhayghari

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

FAQs about Chhayghari