Chauberia - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chauberia is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.2 km from Bongaon and around 41.3 km from Barasat. Chawberia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauberia is 322660. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.61 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chauberia

As per Census 2011, Chauberia village has a total population of 8,039 people, consisting of 4,128 males and 3,911 females. The village has 1,941 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 766 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,830 literate and 2,209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 354 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,0394,1283,911
Child Population (0–6 yrs)766417349
Scheduled Castes (SC)5,2532,6912,562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)354173181
Literate Population5,8303,1392,691
Illiterate Population2,2099891,220

Nearby Villages of Chauberia

Chauberia 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)
Chauberia ChakSouth1.87 km
Uttar Brahma PurNorth-West2.23 km
KulpukuriaNorth-East2.27 km
SehalaparaEast2.38 km
HingliSouth-East2.57 km
Dakshin KanakpurNorth-East2.69 km
GopinathpurSouth2.90 km
Sat SimuliaWest2.90 km
SubuddipurSouth-West2.97 km
Rustam NagarNorth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chauberia

Chauberia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Bongaon to Chauberia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chauberia is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauberia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chauberia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chauberia 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 >10 km

FAQs about Chauberia

Where is Chauberia located?

Chauberia village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chauberia?

The Gram Panchayat of Chauberia is Chawberia-i.

What is the pincode of Chauberia?

The pincode of Chauberia is 743290.

What is the population of Chauberia?

Chauberia has a total population of 8,039, including 4,128 males and 3,911 females.

How many households are there in Chauberia?

There are 1,941 households in Chauberia.

What is the literacy rate in Chauberia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chauberia is 72.52%. Male literacy is 76.04% and female literacy is 68.81%.