Chakalta - Hura, Purulia

Chakalta is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Hura and around 42.8 km from Purulia. Daldali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakalta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakalta is 330877. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.27 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Chakalta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakalta

According to the 2011 Census, Chakalta village had a total population of 2,054 people, including 1,031 males and 1,023 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.61%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 54.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 995, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakalta

Chakalta 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 Chakalta

Chakalta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chakalta is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chakalta is about 42.8 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 Chakalta

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

Health Facilities in Chakalta

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

FAQs about Chakalta