Chakra - Purulia - I, Purulia

Chakra is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Purulia and around 36.9 km from Purulia. Lagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakra is 330945. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.5 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chakra 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 Chakra

According to the 2011 Census, Chakra village had a total population of 2,987 people, including 1,506 males and 1,481 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.03%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 54.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 603.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakra

Chakra 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 Chakra

Chakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chakra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chakra is about 36.9 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 Chakra

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

Health Facilities in Chakra

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

FAQs about Chakra