Chak Balaibag - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Chak Balaibag is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Bishnupur and around 25.1 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Balaibag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Balaibag is 333406. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.8 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chak Balaibag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chak Balaibag

As per Census 2011, Chak Balaibag village has a total population of 3,167 people, consisting of 1,619 males and 1,548 females. The village has 717 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,333 literate and 834 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,019 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1671,6191,548
Child Population (0–6 yrs)277131146
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0191,044975
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population2,3331,3021,031
Illiterate Population834317517

Nearby Villages of Chak Balaibag

Chak Balaibag 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhanjhraNorth-West0.82 km
RaghabpurEast0.87 km
RamkantapurSouth-East0.98 km
Chak SitaramSouth1.73 km
RaghudebpurNorth-West1.81 km
BakeswarNorth-East2.05 km
KasthamahalSouth-West2.06 km
KhalashitalaSouth-West2.10 km
KarimpurNorth-West2.11 km
Chak KalmiEast2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chak Balaibag

Chak Balaibag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Chak Balaibag is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chak Balaibag is about 25.1 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 Balaibag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chak Balaibag

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 Balaibag village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chak Balaibag

Where is Chak Balaibag located?

Chak Balaibag village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chak Balaibag?

The Gram Panchayat of Chak Balaibag is Panakua.

What is the pincode of Chak Balaibag?

The pincode of Chak Balaibag is 743503.

What is the population of Chak Balaibag?

Chak Balaibag has a total population of 3,167, including 1,619 males and 1,548 females.

How many households are there in Chak Balaibag?

There are 717 households in Chak Balaibag.

What is the literacy rate in Chak Balaibag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Balaibag is 73.67%. Male literacy is 80.42% and female literacy is 66.60%.