Chakda - Purulia - I, Purulia

Chakda is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Purulia and around 27.9 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakda is 330958. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chakda 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 Chakda

According to the 2011 Census, Chakda village had a total population of 3,275 people, including 1,694 males and 1,581 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 59.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakda

Chakda 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 Chakda

Public transport in the Chakda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chakda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chakda is about 27.9 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 Chakda

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

Health Facilities in Chakda

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

FAQs about Chakda