Chakdaha

Chakdaha is a city and a municipality in the Kalyani subdivision of the Nadia district, located in the state of West Bengal, India.[1]

Chakdaha
City
Chakdaha
Location in West Bengal, India
Chakdaha
Chakdaha (India)
Coordinates: 23.08°N 88.52°E / 23.08; 88.52
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNadia
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyChakdaha Municipality
 • MLARatna Kar ghosh
Area
 • Total15.36 km2 (5.93 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total132,855
 • Density8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
741222
Lok Sabha constituencyRanaghat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyChakdaha
Websitewww.chakdaha.org

Geography

Chakdaha is a prominent urban local body in the district of Nadia, one of the southern districts of West Bengal. [2] Chakdaha is located at 23.08°N 88.52°E / 23.08; 88.52.[3] It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 feet). It is 62 km north of the state capital, Kolkata. It is on National Highway 12 (old number NH 34). It is an approx. 2 hour drive from Kolkata via the National Highway NH12. Regular public transport operate from Madhyamgram (near Kolkata) to Chakdaha with low cost busses operating every 20 mins. during day time.

Police station

The Chadaha police station has jurisdiction over the Chakdah municipal town and the Chakdaha CD Block.[4][5]The total area covered by the police station is 351.19 km2 and the population covered is 458,834 (2001 census).[6]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Chakdaha Urban Agglomeration had a population of 132,855, out of which 67,135 were males and 65,720 were females. The 0–5 years population was 9,829. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 90.95 per cent.[7]

Economy

Singer Hat is the second largest vegetable market in this state. Both Wholesale and Retail business has developed here. The Economy of Chakdaha and its surrounding region is mostly based on agriculture and Clothes Market. Agriculture was once a major economic activity but Chakdaha is currently a completely service sector oriented economy along with business as an unorganized informal sector. People living in this region work in the neighbouring areas and in Kolkata. Industries are almost nonexistent except a few small-scale industries mainly plastic factories. [8] The biggest industrial undertaking in Chakdaha is Supreme Paper Mills Ltd., a paper mill producing Writing & Printing Paper since 1982. Apart from that there are a number of small plastic factories present.

IT infrastructure is getting popularised lately.

Education

Chakdaha College was established at Chakdaha in 1979. Affiliated to the University of Kalyani, it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, economics, history, political science, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology and accountancy. Later this institution is used as a political gathering place. [9][10] Few high schools and primary schools are there. There are 8 quality English Medium Schools like Satish Chandra Memorial School,St.Mary Secondary High School, Broadway Accent High School,Chakdaha Model School and more in the central area of Chakdaha City

Healthcare

Chakdah State General Hospital is one of the best state general hospitals in west Bengal has 500 beds.[11]

Culture

Festivals

Durga-puja, like in all other Bengali communities, is the largest and most colourful festival and is celebrated throughout the town. Other festivals like Jagadhhatri Puja, Holi, Rath-yatra etc. are also popular. kali puja is the famous festival in Chakdaha

Entertainment and sports

Cultural programmes are mostly held in the Sampriti Manch and Chakdaha Pouro Mukto Mancha. Each winter one large cultural program (better known as Melas) takes place in Chakdaha. Since 2014 'Chakdaha Book Fair' is started. Flower Exhibition is one of the popular events in this town.

Cricket and football are the most popular sports. There is a stadium in Chakdaha. Indian Woman Cricketer and the leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket Jhulan Goswami hails from Chakdaha.[12][13]

Transportation

The city is well connected to the Sealdah railway station through the Chakdaha railway station of Sealdah-Ranaghat Line. Local and passenger trains are available Shortly. Distance between Kolkata to Chakdaha is 62 km by Rails. From Chakdaha railway station, trains travel both north and south. Local trains are available to: Ranaghat, Krishnagar, Shantipur, Gede, and Sealdah. A handful of passenger trains between Lalgola and Sealdah also stop at Chakdaha.

Distance between Kolkata to Chakdaha is 69 km by Road. Chakdah has an important & busy Bus Stand which is mainly connected with Chakda-Bongaon road and NH-12 (previously NH-34). It has bus connectivity mainly with Bangaon and it is also connecting with Barasat, Ranaghat, Tehatta, Aishmali, Nimtala and other parts of Nadia and North 24 pgs district. CSTC, SBST buses plying from Kolkata going to North Bengal also has a stop at Chakdah on NH-34. Buses ply to Krishnanagar, Hanskhali, Palassey, Bethua, baharampur and other parts of State. Some long-distance night buses to north Bengal are also available. People in general, though prefer trains because of ready availability and more convenience.

Nearest airport from the town being the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, 58 km from the town.

See also

Chakdaha (Community development block)

References
  1. "District Wise List of Statutory Towns". Census of India 2001, Urban Frame. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2007.
  3. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chakdaha
  4. "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.1. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  5. "Nadia District Police". Police Unit. West Bengal Police. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  6. "Chakdaha Police Station Details". Nadia Police. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  7. "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  9. "Chakdaha College". CC. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  10. "Chakdaha College". College Admission. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  11. "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  12. http://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9073/jhulan-goswami
  13. http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/94510/jhulan-goswami-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-in-odis
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