Chankia - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Chankia is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Amdanga and around 19.9 km from Barasat. Chandigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chankia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chankia is 323022. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.5 hectares and falls under the 743126 pincode. Naihati is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chankia

According to the 2011 Census, Chankia village had a total population of 1,658 people, including 865 males and 793 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 75.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chankia

Chankia 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 Chankia

Chankia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naihati Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naihati to Chankia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chankia is about 19.9 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 Chankia

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

Health Facilities in Chankia

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

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