Chhatina - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Chhatina is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 76.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kushmore-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatina is 316145. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.05 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhatina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalhati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhatina

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatina village had a total population of 2,306 people, including 1,180 males and 1,126 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.00%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatina

Chhatina 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 Chhatina

Chhatina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Chhatina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chhatina is about 76.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatina

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

Health Facilities in Chhatina

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

FAQs about Chhatina