Chakaltor - Purulia - I, Purulia

Chakaltor is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Purulia and around 10.8 km from Purulia. Chakaltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakaltor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakaltor is 330985. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.08 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chakaltor

According to the 2011 Census, Chakaltor village had a total population of 4,461 people, including 2,306 males and 2,155 females, living in 914 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 47.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,532.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakaltor

Chakaltor 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 Chakaltor

Chakaltor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chakaltor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chakaltor is about 10.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakaltor

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

Health Facilities in Chakaltor

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

FAQs about Chakaltor