Chuakhali - Krishnagar - II, Nadia

Chuakhali is a village situated in the Krishnagar - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhubulia and around 19.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Noapara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chuakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chuakhali is 321635. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.81 hectares and falls under the 741140 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chuakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chuakhali village had a total population of 1,929 people, including 992 males and 937 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.51%, with male literacy at 76.61% and female literacy at 64.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 501.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,929992937
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227120107
Scheduled Castes (SC)501250251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,200668532
Illiterate Population729324405

Nearby Villages of Chuakhali

Chuakhali 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)
RupdahaEast0.95 km
NoaparaWest1.18 km
GokhurapotaNorth-East2.25 km
ChhaghariaWest2.57 km
CharmahatpurSouth2.74 km
ArmiaSouth-West2.93 km
SinghatiWest3.38 km
BrittihudaNorth-East3.52 km
PitambarpurEast3.68 km
Dakshin SonatalaSouth-East3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chuakhali

Chuakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhubulia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Chuakhali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chuakhali is about 19.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chuakhali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Chuakhali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chuakhali 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Chuakhali

Where is Chuakhali located?

Chuakhali village is located in Krishnagar - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chuakhali?

The Gram Panchayat of Chuakhali is Noapara-ii.

What is the pincode of Chuakhali?

The pincode of Chuakhali is 741140.

What is the population of Chuakhali?

Chuakhali had a total population of 1,929, including 992 males and 937 females.

How many households are there in Chuakhali?

Chuakhali had 469 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chuakhali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chuakhali was 70.51%. Male literacy was 76.61% and female literacy was 64.10%.