Chakua

Chakua is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Chakua village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kuliana is the gram panchayat of Chakua village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakua unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Chakua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakua is 340478. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Chakua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakua 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 Nayagram 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.

Google Map of Chakua

Population of Chakua

According to the 2011 Census, Chakua has a total population of about 169, with approximately 95 males and 74 females. The sex ratio is around 778 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.39%, with male literacy at about 86.32% and female literacy near 86.49%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakua

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

Nearby Villages of Chakua

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakua