Chakaltor is a village located in the Purulia I Subdivision of Purulia district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Chakaltor, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Chakaltor Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Chakaltor
Pincode
723102
Area
247.69 Sq. Km
Village Code
330985
Sub-District
Purulia I
Sub-District Code
2387
District
Purulia
District Code
321
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Chakaltore
Gram Panchayat Code
111087
Block Panchayat
Purulia-I
Block Panchayat Code
3423
Parliament Constituency
Purulia
Parliament Constituency Code
253
Assembly Constituency
Balarampur
Assembly Constituency Code
2100
Total Population (2011 Census)
4461
Total Households
914
Nearest Town
BANKURA (Distance: 11 Km)
Chakaltor has a population of 4461 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Chakaltore Gram Panchayat and the Purulia-I Block Panchayat in Purulia I District. The village has 914 households and is identified by village code 330985. Chakaltor is located in the 723102 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Purulia I Sub-District.
Total Population of Chakaltor
As of the 2011 census, Population of Chakaltor has a population of approximately 4461 people, where the male population is 2306 and the female population is 2155.
Total
4461
Male
2306
Female
2155
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Chakaltor
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Chakaltor is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
1336
Male
676
Female
660
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
86
Male
44
Female
42
Household in Chakaltor
There are approximately 914 households in Chakaltor. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
914
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Chakaltor
Chakaltor village falls under the Balarampur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2100) and is part of the Purulia Parliament Constituency (Code: 253). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Balarampur Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Purulia Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Chakaltor is Purulia I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Chakaltor Village
As per the 2011 Census, Chakaltor presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.