Chakulia

Chakulia Chakulia
City
Chakulia Location in Jharkhand, India Chakulia Chakulia (India) Show map of JharkhandShow map of IndiaShow all
Coordinates: 22°29′N 86°43′E / 22.48°N 86.72°E / 22.48; 86.72Coordinates: 22°29′N 86°43′E / 22.48°N 86.72°E / 22.48; 86.72
Country	India
State	Jharkhand
District	Purbi Singhbhum
Elevation	115 m (377 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	125,116
Languages
• Official	Bengali, Odia, Hindi, Santhali
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code	06594
Vehicle registration	JH

Chakulia is a small town and a notified area in Purbi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Geography[]

Chakulia is located at

22°29′N 86°43′E / 22.48°N 86.72°E / 22.48; 86.72.^[1] It has an average elevation of 115 metres (377 feet). Lying on the foothills of Dalma Hills, this place is known for its natural environment, and the green lush field of farmers.^{[citation needed]}

History[]

An airfield was built here by the British in 1942 to conduct raids against the advancing Japanese in Burma and also for operations to transport aid to parts of China. Also, in 1971, during the war of independence of Bangladesh, a guerrilla training camp was set up and used for training volunteers.

Famous[]

Chakulia is famous for its detergent soap and powder manufactured by South East Chemical/Hindustan Soap Factory and also known for BAMBOO.

Demographics[]

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Chakulia had a population of 14,330. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chakulia has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 73% and female literacy of 54%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation[]

Chakulia is connected by railway and road, and lies in the Howrah-Mumbai rail route. It is also among the major economic hubs which lie between Jamshedpur and Kharagpur. Trains and transport vehicles are easily available from major nearby cities, such as Kharagpur (West Bengal), Tatanagar (Jharkhand), Baripada (Orissa). Chakulia also has an Airfield which was used heavily during the World War II: Chakulia Airport.

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