Chhitka - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Chhitka is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 56.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chhitka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitka is 321222. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.31 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Chhitka

As per Census 2011, Chhitka village has a total population of 4,455 people, consisting of 2,281 males and 2,174 females. The village has 1,064 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 482 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,933 literate and 1,522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhitka

Chhitka 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 Chhitka

Chhitka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Chhitka is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chhitka is about 56.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhitka

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

Health Facilities in Chhitka

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

FAQs about Chhitka