Chhatish

Chhatish is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 82.8km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Gunjaria is the gram panchayat of Chhatish village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhatish unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chhatish’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 Chhatish

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhatish is 309012. The village spans a total geographical area of 340.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Chhatish village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhatish 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 Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhatish

Population of Chhatish

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatish has a total population of about 3,257, with approximately 1,673 males and 1,584 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 554 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 189 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 36.48%, with male literacy at about 41.90% and female literacy near 30.74%. There are around 574 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhatish's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhatish

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatish

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhatish