Chithalia - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chithalia is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Bongaon and around 52.8 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chithalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chithalia is 322635. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.08 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chithalia 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 Chithalia

According to the 2011 Census, Chithalia village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 629 males and 569 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.56%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 73.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Chithalia

Chithalia 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 Chithalia

Chithalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Chithalia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chithalia is about 52.8 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 Chithalia

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

Health Facilities in Chithalia

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

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