Chua - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Chua is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.3 km from Kanksa. Molandighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chua is 318819. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.88 hectares and falls under the 713212 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chua

According to the 2011 Census, Chua village had a total population of 671 people, including 357 males and 314 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 64.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Chua

Chua 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 Chua

Chua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Chua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chua

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

Health Facilities in Chua

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

FAQs about Chua