Cheuntia - Chakdah, Nadia

Cheuntia is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 43.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheuntia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheuntia is 322175. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.74 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Cheuntia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Cheuntia

According to the 2011 Census, Cheuntia village had a total population of 579 people, including 293 males and 286 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 74.42% and female literacy at 59.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheuntia

Cheuntia 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 Cheuntia

Cheuntia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Cheuntia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Cheuntia is about 43.5 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 Cheuntia

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

Health Facilities in Cheuntia

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

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