Chitalghata - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Chitalghata is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Haptiagachh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitalghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitalghata is 308830. The village covers a total geographical area of 1677.4 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chitalghata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitalghata

According to the 2011 Census, Chitalghata village had a total population of 12,988 people, including 6,747 males and 6,241 females, living in 2,411 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.96%, with male literacy at 66.72% and female literacy at 50.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,893, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 750.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chitalghata

Chitalghata 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 Chitalghata

Chitalghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Chitalghata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Chitalghata is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitalghata

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

Health Facilities in Chitalghata

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

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