Chanchal I

Chanchal I is an administrative division in Chanchal subdivision of Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Chanchal police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Chanchal.GeographyChanchal is located at.Chanchal I community development block has an area of 162.08 km2.Gram panchayatsGram panchayats of Chanchal I block/ panchayat samiti are: Mahanandapur, Bhagabanpur, Mokdumpur, Kharba, Chanchal, Kaligram, Alihanda and Motiharpur.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Chanchal I CD Block had a total population of 204,742 of which 199,170 were rural and 5,570 were urban. There were 105,014 males and 99,726 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 27,370 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 869,LiteracyAs per 2011 census the total number of literates in Chanchal I CD Block was 115,746 out of which 62,693 were males and 53,053 were females.