Chhatrapur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Chhatrapur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kamalabari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatrapur is 309755. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.55 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chhatrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chhatrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatrapur village had a total population of 4,128 people, including 2,119 males and 2,009 females, living in 970 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,958, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur

Chhatrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Chhatrapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chhatrapur

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

FAQs about Chhatrapur