Chilkigarh
Chilkigarh is a village in Jamboni CD Block in Jhargram subdivision of Jhargram district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Chilkigarh | |
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Village | |
Chilkigarh Location in West Bengal, India Chilkigarh Chilkigarh (India) | |
Coordinates: 22°27′03.6″N 86°52′44.4″E | |
Country | |
State | West Bengal |
District | Jhargram |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,553 |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 721503 (Chilkigarh) |
Telephone/STD code | 03221 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Jhargram |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Binpur |
Website | paschimmedinipur |
Geography
Chilkigarh is generally known as a village in Jamboni CD Block in Jhargram district. It is located around 14km away from Jhargram.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Chilkigarh had a total population of 1,553 of which 794 (51%) were males and 759 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 178. The total number of literates in Chilkigarh was 980 (63.10% of the population over 6 years).[1]
Transport
SH 9 from Durgapur (in Paschim Bardhaman district) to Nayagram (in Jhargram district) passes through Chilkigarh.[2]
External links
Article,Kanak Durga Temple: A Landmark in the Folk Tradition of Paschim Medinipur,Jaydeep Sarangi, http://www.chitrolekha.com/V2/n1/11_Kanakdurga_Temple_Medinipur.pdf
References
- "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 23 August 2016.