Chatra - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Chatra is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 70.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatra is 316074. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.23 hectares and falls under the 731238 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra village had a total population of 2,733 people, including 1,423 males and 1,310 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Chatra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chatra is about 70.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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