Chakulia - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Chakulia is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Nutanhat and around 48.7 km from Barddhaman. Majigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakulia is 319123. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.74 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chakulia

As per Census 2011, Chakulia village has a total population of 1,505 people, consisting of 779 males and 726 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 689 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakulia

Chakulia 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 Chakulia

Chakulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naba Gram Kanku, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Chakulia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Chakulia is about 48.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakulia

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

Health Facilities in Chakulia

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

FAQs about Chakulia