Chonari - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Chonari is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Ausgram and around 25.6 km from Barddhaman. Bilwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chonari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chonari is 319026. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.72 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Gurhara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chonari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chonari

As per Census 2011, Chonari village has a total population of 520 people, consisting of 271 males and 249 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chonari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chonari

Chonari 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 Chonari

Chonari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhapater Dhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurhara to Chonari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Chonari is about 25.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chonari

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

Health Facilities in Chonari

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

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