Chanak - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Chanak is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Nutanhat and around 42.4 km from Barddhaman. Chanak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanak is 319060. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.23 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chanak

According to the 2011 Census, Chanak village had a total population of 1,953 people, including 990 males and 963 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.40%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 793, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chanak

Chanak 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 Chanak

Chanak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Chanak is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Chanak is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanak

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

Health Facilities in Chanak

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

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