Chinili - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas
Chinili is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Bongaon and around 49.4 km from Barasat. Dighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinili village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinili is 322649. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.41 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Chinili 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 Chinili
As per Census 2011, Chinili village has a total population of 1,736 people, consisting of 898 males and 838 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,264 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 548 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chinili are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,736 | 898 | 838 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 86 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 548 | 286 | 262 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 1,264 | 704 | 560 |
| Illiterate Population | 472 | 194 | 278 |
Nearby Villages of Chinili
Chinili 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Briddhapalla | North-East | 1.50 km |
| Pathantala | North-West | 1.54 km |
| Harishpur | East | 1.61 km |
| Dighari | South-West | 1.67 km |
| Uttar Kanakpur | North | 1.69 km |
| Kaikhali | South-West | 1.89 km |
| Bhandarkola | South-East | 2.06 km |
| Mathurapur | North-West | 2.36 km |
| Chithalia | North-East | 2.84 km |
| Rachhulpur | South | 2.86 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chinili
Public transport in the Chinili is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Chinili is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chinili is about 49.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chinili
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chinili village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chinili
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chinili village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chinili
Where is Chinili located?
Chinili village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chinili?
The Gram Panchayat of Chinili is Dighari.
What is the pincode of Chinili?
The pincode of Chinili is 743290.
What is the population of Chinili?
Chinili has a total population of 1,736, including 898 males and 838 females.
How many households are there in Chinili?
There are 440 households in Chinili.
What is the literacy rate in Chinili?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinili is 72.81%. Male literacy is 78.40% and female literacy is 66.83%.