Chakra

Chakra is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chakra village. As per 2009 stats, Lagda is the gram panchayat of Chakra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakra is 330945. The village spans a total geographical area of 282.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723149. Purulia is nearest town to Chakra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakra 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 Chakra

Population of Chakra

According to the 2011 Census, Chakra has a total population of about 2,987, with approximately 1,506 males and 1,481 females. The sex ratio is around 983 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 416 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 603 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 58.55%, with male literacy at about 70.19% and female literacy near 46.73%. There are around 526 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakra

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

Nearby Villages of Chakra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakra