Chatra - Dawath, Rohtas

Chatra is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Sahi Naun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatra is 251060. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 802211 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chatra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra village had a total population of 1,384 people, including 694 males and 690 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 49.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chatra

Chatra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chatra

Chatra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koath to Chatra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Chatra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chatra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chatra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chatra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chatra village are given below:

FAQs about Chatra