Chunari - Hanskhali, Nadia

Chunari is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 26.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gajna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chunari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunari is 321853. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.32 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chunari

According to the 2011 Census, Chunari village had a total population of 2,244 people, including 1,195 males and 1,049 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 87.02% and female literacy at 76.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Chunari

Chunari 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 Chunari

Chunari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Chunari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chunari is about 26.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chunari

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

Health Facilities in Chunari

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

FAQs about Chunari