Chak Bhrigu

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Chakvrigu
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Chakvrigu
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Chakvrigu
Location in Balurghat Town, West Bengal, India
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Chakvrigu
Chakvrigu (India)
Coordinates: 25°13′43″N88°46′02″E / 25.2286°N 88.7672°E / 25.2286; 88.7672
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State West Bengal
District Dakshin Dinajpur
Government
  TypeMayor
  BodyBalurghat municipality
  Rank1
Population
 (2011)
  Total6,269
  Rank1
Languages
  Official Bengali, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
733102
Telephone code03522
Vehicle registration WB
Lok Sabha constituency Balurghat
Vidhan Sabha constituency Balurghat/Tapan
Website ddinajpur.nic.in

Chakvrigu is a census town in Balurghat Municipality in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal, India. Chakvrigu stands as the vibrant heart of Balurghat Municipality, comprising Wards 13, 14, and 15. This is the highly expanding & developing Residencial Area in the town due to good communication system of Railway & Roadway. This thriving locality is a pivotal communication hub within the city, boasting the recently developed and electrified Balurghat Railway Station, equipped with two platforms and serving as a terminal station connecting Malda Town, Howrah, Sealdah, and Nabadeep , Siliguri Jn., Bagdogra, Dum Dum, Bardhaman, Farakka, Hooghly, Kishanganj, Dalkhola, Nakshalbari, Bolpur Shantiniketan. It also links with Bihar & Jharkhand by Railway connection. The ongoing construction of Sik lines and pit lines further emphasizes its importance. This area serves as a lifeline for the residents of Balurghat town and South Dinajpur District, relied upon for transportation needs, facilitated not only by the well-connected roadway linking Tapan, Gangarampur, Lalagola, and Malda Town via the 512 National Highway submerged at Gangarampur but also by the significant Chakvrigu Bus Stand. Station Road, stretching from Thana More to Station More, hosts two of the city's largest roadside markets and shops, contributing significantly to the area's bustling commerce and overall development, marking Chakvrigu as a pivotal and evolving part of Balurghat.

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Geography

Chak Bhrigu
Cities and towns in the Dakshin Dinajpur district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical site
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Chakvrigu is located at 25°13′43″N88°46′02″E / 25.2286°N 88.7672°E / 25.2286; 88.7672 .

Chakvrigu is located at the west part of atraye river and this is also the west part of Balurghat Municipality consist of Ward no. 13,14 & 15. This is the railway communication hub in the city. The road transport also good here. The east part of Chakvrigu is Chakbhabani, the west part is Gabindapur, the north part is Dakra & the south part is Mayamari.

In the map alongside, all places marked on the map are linked in the full screen version.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Chak Bhrigu had a total population of 6,269, of which 3,201 (51%) were males and 3,068 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 448. The total number of literates in Chak Bhrigu was 5,253 (90.24% of the population over 6 years). [1]

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References

  1. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 16 January 2019.