Chunakhali - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Chunakhali is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 7.8 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chunakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunakhali is 314830. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.33 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Nimtala is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chunakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chunakhali village had a total population of 5,599 people, including 2,902 males and 2,697 females, living in 1,358 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.07%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 69.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Chunakhali

Chunakhali 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 Chunakhali

Chunakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimtala to Chunakhali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Chunakhali is about 7.8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chunakhali

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

Health Facilities in Chunakhali

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

FAQs about Chunakhali