Chatakpur
Village in West Bengal, India
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Chatakpur is a village within the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.[1][2] It sits at an elevation of 2,404 m (7,887 ft).[1] One of the highest villages in the district,[3] Chatakpur sits at a distance of about 25 km (15.5 mi) from Darjeeling and 7 km (4.3 mi) from Sonada, a census town in the Jorebunglow Sukhiapokhri CD block.[4][5] Sparsely populated, Chatakpur is variously described as an eco-friendly village[1][4] and an ecovillage,[6][5] given the residents' reliance on the homestay industry and terrace farming.[1][5] In 2017, India's first hill station cycle trail was opened in Darjeeling.[7][6][8][9] The trail begins near Jorebungalow and concludes at Chatakpur.[6][10] There is also a watchtower in the village.[5][11]
Chatakpur | |
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Village | |
  Chatakpur Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 26.9671°N 88.3112°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Elevation | 2,404 m (7,887 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |