Chilakhali - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Chilakhali is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 51.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Shyamnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilakhali is 321210. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.73 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chilakhali 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 Chilakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chilakhali village had a total population of 4,759 people, including 2,441 males and 2,318 females, living in 1,162 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.65%, with male literacy at 66.70% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilakhali

Chilakhali 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 Chilakhali

Public transport in the Chilakhali 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 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Chilakhali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chilakhali is about 51.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilakhali

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

Health Facilities in Chilakhali

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

FAQs about Chilakhali