Chakjhaudanga - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Chakjhaudanga is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Gaighata and around 53 km from Barasat. Ramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakjhaudanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakjhaudanga is 322763. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.77 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chakjhaudanga 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 Chakjhaudanga

According to the 2011 Census, Chakjhaudanga village had a total population of 412 people, including 225 males and 187 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakjhaudanga

Chakjhaudanga 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 Chakjhaudanga

Public transport in the Chakjhaudanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Chakjhaudanga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chakjhaudanga is about 53 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 Chakjhaudanga

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

Health Facilities in Chakjhaudanga

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

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