Chak Dwarakpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Chak Dwarakpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 9.1 km from Barasat. Kadambagachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Dwarakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Dwarakpur is 323214. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.98 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chak Dwarakpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Dwarakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Dwarakpur village had a total population of 1,792 people, including 940 males and 852 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.03%, with male literacy at 62.44% and female literacy at 61.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Dwarakpur

Chak Dwarakpur 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 Chak Dwarakpur

Chak Dwarakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bahira Kalibari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Chak Dwarakpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chak Dwarakpur is about 9.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Dwarakpur

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

Health Facilities in Chak Dwarakpur

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

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