Chak Bhika - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Chak Bhika is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25 km from Gobindapur and around 30.4 km from Alipore. Shanksahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Bhika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Bhika is 333655. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.82 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chak Bhika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Bhika

As per Census 2011, Chak Bhika village has a total population of 1,634 people, consisting of 855 males and 779 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,061 literate and 573 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Bhika are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chak Bhika

Chak Bhika is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chak Bhika

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chak Bhika. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Chak Bhika is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chak Bhika is about 30.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Bhika

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chak Bhika village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chak Bhika

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Bhika village are given below:

FAQs about Chak Bhika