Chhatish - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Chhatish is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 82.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatish village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatish is 309012. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.34 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chhatish village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhatish

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatish village had a total population of 3,257 people, including 1,673 males and 1,584 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.95%, with male literacy at 50.43% and female literacy at 37.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatish

Chhatish 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 Chhatish

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chhatish. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Chhatish is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Chhatish is about 82.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatish

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

Health Facilities in Chhatish

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

FAQs about Chhatish