Chhatma - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chhatma is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 24.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatma is 310919. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.41 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chhatma

As per Census 2011, Chhatma village has a total population of 865 people, consisting of 448 males and 417 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 608 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhatma are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhatma

Chhatma 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 Chhatma

Chhatma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chhatma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chhatma is about 24.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatma

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

Health Facilities in Chhatma

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

FAQs about Chhatma