Chamchaka Village Overview
Chamchaka is a village in Jhalda Ii tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 24.9 km from Jhalda tehsil headquarters and around 32.5 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tatuara is the Gram Panchayat for Chamchaka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chamchaka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamchaka is 331440. The village covers a geographical area of 133.68 hectares and has a pincode of 723202. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Chamchaka
Population & Demographics of Chamchaka
This section provides population and demographic details of Chamchaka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,075 | 555 | 520 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 129 | 57 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 385 | 201 | 184 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 376 | 252 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 699 | 303 | 396 |
Key population details of Chamchaka village are given below:
- Chamchaka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,075, including approximately 555 males and 520 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 385 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chamchaka village is low, with a literacy rate of about 34.98%.
- There are around 191 households in Chamchaka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chamchaka
Transport facilities help residents of Chamchaka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chamchaka
The following villages are located close to Chamchaka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chamchaka
- Where is Chamchaka located?
- Chamchaka village is located in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chamchaka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chamchaka is Tatuara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chamchaka?
- The pincode of Chamchaka is 723202.
- What is the population of Chamchaka?
- Chamchaka has a total population of 1,075, including 555 males and 520 females.
- How many households are there in Chamchaka?
- There are 191 households in Chamchaka.
- What is the literacy rate in Chamchaka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamchaka is 34.98%. Male literacy is 45.41% and female literacy is 23.85%.