Chakaltor

Chakaltor is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.3km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chakaltor village. As per 2009 stats, Chakaltore is the gram panchayat of Chakaltor village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakaltor unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Chakaltor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakaltor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakaltor is 330985. The village spans a total geographical area of 632.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Chakaltor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakaltor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakaltor

Population of Chakaltor

According to the 2011 Census, Chakaltor has a total population of about 4,461, with approximately 2,306 males and 2,155 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 658 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,532 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.75%, with male literacy at about 66.09% and female literacy near 40.56%. There are around 914 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakaltor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakaltor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakaltor. As per the 2011 stats, Chakaltor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakaltor

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakaltor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakaltor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakaltor