Chak Balaram Village Overview
Chak Balaram is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Chak Balaram village. As per available records (2009), Khanamohan is the Gram Panchayat for Chak Balaram village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chak Balaram village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Balaram is 342395. The village covers a geographical area of 58.51 hectares and has a pincode of 721126. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Chak Balaram
Population & Demographics of Chak Balaram
This section provides population and demographic details of Chak Balaram village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 269 | 134 | 135 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 89 | 48 | 41 |
| Literate Population | 215 | 115 | 100 |
| Illiterate Population | 54 | 19 | 35 |
Key population details of Chak Balaram village are given below:
- Chak Balaram village is a small village with a total population of around 269, including approximately 134 males and 135 females, with a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 16 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 89 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chak Balaram village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.93%.
- There are around 68 households in Chak Balaram village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chak Balaram
Transport facilities help residents of Chak Balaram village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chak Balaram
The following villages are located close to Chak Balaram and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chak Balaram
- Where is Chak Balaram located?
- Chak Balaram village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chak Balaram?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chak Balaram is Khanamohan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chak Balaram?
- The pincode of Chak Balaram is 721126.
- What is the population of Chak Balaram?
- Chak Balaram has a total population of 269, including 134 males and 135 females.
- How many households are there in Chak Balaram?
- There are 68 households in Chak Balaram.
- What is the literacy rate in Chak Balaram?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Balaram is 79.93%. Male literacy is 85.82% and female literacy is 74.07%.