Chakaltor Village Overview
Chakaltor is a village in Purulia I tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.3 km from Purulia, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chakaltore is the Gram Panchayat for Chakaltor village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chakaltor 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 Chakaltor is 330985. The village covers a geographical area of 632.08 hectares and has a pincode of 723101. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Chakaltor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chakaltor
Population & Demographics of Chakaltor
This section provides population and demographic details of Chakaltor village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,461 | 2,306 | 2,155 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 658 | 336 | 322 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,532 | 787 | 745 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,398 | 1,524 | 874 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,063 | 782 | 1,281 |
Key population details of Chakaltor village are given below:
- Chakaltor village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,461, including approximately 2,306 males and 2,155 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,532 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chakaltor village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.75%.
- There are around 914 households in Chakaltor village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chakaltor
Transport facilities help residents of Chakaltor 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chakaltor
The following villages are located close to Chakaltor 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 Chakaltor
- Where is Chakaltor located?
- Chakaltor village is located in Purulia I Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chakaltor?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chakaltor is Chakaltore (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chakaltor?
- The pincode of Chakaltor is 723101.
- What is the population of Chakaltor?
- Chakaltor has a total population of 4,461, including 2,306 males and 2,155 females.
- How many households are there in Chakaltor?
- There are 914 households in Chakaltor.
- What is the literacy rate in Chakaltor?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakaltor is 53.75%. Male literacy is 66.09% and female literacy is 40.56%.