Chakda

Chakda is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.5km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chakda village. As per 2009 stats, Sonaijuri is the gram panchayat of Chakda village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakda unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Chakda’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 Chakda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakda is 330958. The village spans a total geographical area of 431 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Purulia is nearest town to Chakda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakda 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 Chakda

Population of Chakda

According to the 2011 Census, Chakda has a total population of about 3,275, with approximately 1,694 males and 1,581 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 385 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 468 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.85%, with male literacy at about 76.92% and female literacy near 51.93%. There are around 657 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakda

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

Nearby Villages of Chakda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakda