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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Chakulia<br />
| native_name = Chakulia<br />
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| settlement_type = City<br />
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|22.48|N|86.72|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Purbi Singhbhum district|Purbi Singhbhum]]<br />
| established_title = <!-- Established --><br />
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| elevation_m = 115<br />
| population_total = 125116<br />
| population_male = 63312<br />
| population_female = 61804<br />
| population_as_of = 2011<br />
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| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Santhali language|Santhali]]<br />
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]<br />
| utc_offset1 = +5:30<br />
| postal_code_type = 832301<br />
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| area_code = 06594<br />
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'''Chakulia''' is a small town and a [[notified area]] in [[East Singhbhum district|Purbi Singhbhum district]] in the state of [[Jharkhand]], [[India]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Chakulia is located at {{Coord|22.48|N|86.72|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Chakulia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chakulia]</ref> It has an average elevation of 115&nbsp;metres (377&nbsp;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|date=May 2017}}<br />
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==History==<br />
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 [[Bangladesh Liberation War|war of independence]] of Bangladesh, a guerrilla training camp was set up and used for training volunteers.<br />
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==Famous==<br />
Chakulia is famous for its detergent soap and powder manufactured by South East Chemical/Hindustan Soap Factory and also known for BAMBOO.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> '''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.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
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]].<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Kolhan Division}}<br />
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[[Category:Cities and towns in East Singhbhum district]]<br />
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