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In the 2011 census, Chakdaha [[Urban Agglomeration]] had a population of 132,855, out of which 67,135 were male, and 65,720 were female. The population of children aged 0–5 was 9,829. The effective literacy rate for those aged 7 and above was 90.95 per cent with male literacy being 93.96% and female literacy being 87.88%.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2011-10-21 }}</ref>
In the 2011 census, Chakdaha [[Urban Agglomeration]] had a population of 132,855, out of which 67,135 were male, and 65,720 were female. The population of children aged 0–5 was 9,829. The effective literacy rate for those aged 7 and above was 90.95 per cent with male literacy being 93.96% and female literacy being 87.88%.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2011-10-21 }}</ref>
{{see also|List of cities in West Bengal}}
{{see also|List of cities in West Bengal}}
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The following municipality and census towns were part of Chakdaha Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Chakdaha (M), [[Parbbatipur]] (CT), [[Gopalpur, Nadia|Gopalpur]] (CT), [[Belgharia, Nadia|Belgharia]] (CT), [[Punglia]] (CT) and [[Lalpur, Nadia|Lalpur (P)]] (CT).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher=  Census of India 2011  | access-date = 18 October 2020}}</ref>
The following municipality and census towns were part of Chakdaha Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Chakdaha (M), [[Parbbatipur]] (CT), [[Gopalpur, Nadia|Gopalpur]] (CT), [[Belgharia, Nadia|Belgharia]] (CT), [[Punglia]] (CT) and [[Lalpur, Nadia|Lalpur (P)]] (CT).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher=  Census of India 2011  | access-date = 18 October 2020}}</ref>


== Economy ==
==Education==
{{More citations needed section|date=September 2020}}
[[File:Chakdaha College - Nadia 2013-10-20 3775-3783.JPG|thumb|[[Chakdaha College]]]]
Singer Hat is the second largest vegetable market in this state. Both wholesale and retail businesses have developed there. The Economy of Chakdaha and its surrounding region is mostly based on the agriculture and clothing markets. Agriculture was once a major economic contributor, but Chakdaha's economy is now dominated by the service sector as well as the informal sector. Residents of this region work in Kolkata and the neighboring areas. The [[secondary sector]] of the economy is almost nonexistent, except for a few small-scale plastic factories.<ref name="auto"/>
[[File:RAMLAL ACADEMY CHAKDAHA - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Ramlal Academy]]
A large industrial undertaking in Chakdaha is Supreme Paper Mills Ltd., a paper mill which has been producing writing and printing paper since 1982.


The IT infrastructure has also begun to prosper in this region.
* [[Chakdaha College]], established in 1979, is affiliated to the [[University of Kalyani]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.chakdahacollege.ac.in/ | title = Chakdaha College | publisher =  CC |access-date =  26 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/ChakdahaCollege/Chakdaha_College.shtml | title = Chakdaha College | publisher = College Admission  |access-date = 26 May 2017}}</ref>
 
* [https://www.rlacademy.in/ Chakdaha Ramlal Academy], established in 1907, is controlled by Department of Education. It offers classes from 5 to 12 (HS). Presumably the Middle English School in the 19th century appeared as ‘Benimadhab Institution’, a High English School in 1907 to the west of Chakdaha Railway Station, in the land of Sinha family of Kanthalpuli. In the year 1910 the school got a vital change and named Chakdaha Ramlal Academy to commemorate the name of ‘Ramlal Singha’ who donated nearly ten thousand rupees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chakdaha Ramlal Academy(H.S.) |url=https://www.rlacademy.in/about.php |access-date=2025-07-21 |website=www.rlacademy.in}}</ref>
==Education==
[[Chakdaha College]], established in 1979, is affiliated to the [[University of Kalyani]]. It offers honors courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Accountancy. Chakdaha college has since also become a political gathering place.
<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.chakdahacollege.ac.in/ | title = Chakdaha College | publisher =  CC |access-date =  26 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/ChakdahaCollege/Chakdaha_College.shtml | title = Chakdaha College | publisher = College Admission  |access-date = 26 May 2017}}</ref> There are eight 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==
==Healthcare==
Chakdah State General Hospital is one of the best state general hospitals in West Bengal, and has 500 beds.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 30 May 2017}}</ref>
[[File:CHAKDAHA HOSPITAL - panoramio (1).jpg|thumb|Chakdaha State General hospital]]
Chakdah State General Hospital is a 500 beds general hospital.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 30 May 2017 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=November 2016}}
=== Festivals ===
Durga-puja, like in all other Bengali communities, is the largest and most colorful festival and is celebrated throughout the town. Other festivals like [[Jagaddhatri puja|Jagadhhatri Puja]], [[Holi]], [[Ratha Yatra|Rath-yatra]], etc. are also popular.
[[Kali Puja]] is the famous festival in Chakdaha


=== Entertainment and sports ===
=== Entertainment and sports ===
Cultural programs 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' has been established. Flower Exhibition is one of the popular events in this town.
Cultural programs 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' has been established. Flower Exhibition is one of the popular events in this town.{{cn|date=November 2025}}
 
[[Cricket]] and [[association football|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9073/jhulan-goswami|title=Jhulan Goswami Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/94510/jhulan-goswami-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-in-odis|title=Jhulan Goswami becomes leading wicket-taker in ODIs|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>
 
==Transport==
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2020}}
The city is connected to the Sealdah railway station through the [[Chakdaha railway station]] of Sealdah-Ranaghat Line.  Local and passenger trains are available Shortly. The distance between Kolkata to Chakdaha is 62&nbsp;km by train. From the 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.
 
The distance between Kolkata to Chakdaha is 69&nbsp;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.


The nearest airport from the town is the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, 58&nbsp;km from the town.
==Notable people==
* [[Jhulan Goswami]], former Indian woman cricketer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9073/jhulan-goswami|title=Jhulan Goswami Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/94510/jhulan-goswami-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-in-odis|title=Jhulan Goswami becomes leading wicket-taker in ODIs|website=Cricbuzz}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
[[Chakdaha (Community development block)]]
*[[Chakdaha (Community development block)]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:29, 10 November 2025

Chakdaha
City
Chakdaha Chowrasta
Chakdaha Chowrasta
Location in West Bengal, India
Chakdaha is located in India
Chakdaha
Chakdaha
Chakdaha (India)
Coordinates: 23°05′N 88°31′E / 23.08°N 88.52°E / 23.08; 88.52
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNadia
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyChakdaha Municipality
 • MLABankim Chandra Ghosh
Area
[1]
 • City15.36 km2 (5.93 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • City95,203
 • Density6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
132,855
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
741222
Lok Sabha constituencyRanaghat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyChakdaha

Chakdaha is a city and a municipality in the Kalyani subdivision of the Nadia district, located in the state of West Bengal, India.[2]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Chakdaha is a prominent urban local body in the district of Nadia, one of the southern districts of West Bengal.[3] Chakdaha's location is 23°05′N 88°31′E / 23.08°N 88.52°E / 23.08; 88.52.[4] It has an average elevation of 11 meters (36 feet) and is 62 km north of the state capital, Kolkata. It is on National Highway 12 (old number NH 34), an approximate 2-hour drive from Kolkata via the National Highway NH12. Regular public transport operates from Madhyamgram (near Kolkata) to Chakdaha, with low-cost buses running every 20 minutes during the day time.

Area overview[edit | edit source]

Nadia district is part of the large alluvial plain formed by the Ganges-Bhagirathi system. The Kalyani subdivision has the Bhagirathi/ Hooghly on the west. Topographically, Kalyani subdivision is a part of the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain, the low-lying area found in the south-eastern part of the district.[5] The smallest subdivision in the district, area-wise, has the highest level of urbanisation in the district. 76.73% of the population lives in urban areas and 23.27% lives in the rural areas.[6]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.

Police station[edit | edit source]

Chadaha's police station has jurisdiction over the Chakdah municipal town and the Chakdaha CD Block.[7][8] The total area covered by the police station is 351.19 km2, and the population covered is 458,834 (2001 census).[9]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In the 2011 census, Chakdaha Urban Agglomeration had a population of 132,855, out of which 67,135 were male, and 65,720 were female. The population of children aged 0–5 was 9,829. The effective literacy rate for those aged 7 and above was 90.95 per cent with male literacy being 93.96% and female literacy being 87.88%.[10]

See also: List of cities in West Bengal
Religion in Chakadaha Municipality
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 98.76%
Islam
 
 0.87%
Christianity
 
 0.05%
Other or not stated
 
 0.32%

The following municipality and census towns were part of Chakdaha Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census: Chakdaha (M), Parbbatipur (CT), Gopalpur (CT), Belgharia (CT), Punglia (CT) and Lalpur (P) (CT).[11]

Education[edit | edit source]

Chakdaha College
Ramlal Academy
  • Chakdaha College, established in 1979, is affiliated to the University of Kalyani.[12][13]
  • Chakdaha Ramlal Academy, established in 1907, is controlled by Department of Education. It offers classes from 5 to 12 (HS). Presumably the Middle English School in the 19th century appeared as ‘Benimadhab Institution’, a High English School in 1907 to the west of Chakdaha Railway Station, in the land of Sinha family of Kanthalpuli. In the year 1910 the school got a vital change and named Chakdaha Ramlal Academy to commemorate the name of ‘Ramlal Singha’ who donated nearly ten thousand rupees.[14]

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Chakdaha State General hospital

Chakdah State General Hospital is a 500 beds general hospital.[15]

Culture[edit | edit source]

Entertainment and sports[edit | edit source]

Cultural programs 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' has been established. Flower Exhibition is one of the popular events in this town.[citation needed]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chakdah Municipality". Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "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. ↑ "Chakdaha Municipality". chakdahamunicipality.in.
  4. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Chakdaha, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  5. ↑ "District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 13,14. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.1. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  8. ↑ "Nadia District Police". Police Unit. West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  9. ↑ "Chakdaha Police Station Details". Nadia Police. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  10. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  11. ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011" (PDF). Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh. Census of India 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  12. ↑ "Chakdaha College". CC. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  13. ↑ "Chakdaha College". College Admission. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  14. ↑ "Chakdaha Ramlal Academy(H.S.)". www.rlacademy.in. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  16. ↑ "Jhulan Goswami Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats". Cricbuzz.
  17. ↑ "Jhulan Goswami becomes leading wicket-taker in ODIs". Cricbuzz.
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