Chhagalia

Chhagalia is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.3km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Chhagalia village. As per 2009 stats, Jeerapara is the gram panchayat of Chhagalia village.

Chhagalia has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chhagalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhagalia is 336526. The village spans a total geographical area of 150.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Garhbeta is nearest town to Chhagalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhagalia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chhagalia

Below is a concise population overview of Chhagalia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chhagalia village:

• The total population of Chhagalia village is around 909, including approximately 457 males and 452 females, with a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 119 children aged 0–6 years in Chhagalia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chhagalia village has 247 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 181 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Chhagalia village is about 57.87%, with male literacy at 66.74% and female literacy at 48.89%.
• There are around 187 households in Chhagalia village.

Connectivity of Chhagalia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhagalia. As per the 2011 stats, Chhagalia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhagalia

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhagalia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhagalia.

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