Demra - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Demra is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Chinsurah and around 16 km from Chinsura. Chandrahati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Demra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Demra is 325060. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.71 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansbaria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Demra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Demra

According to the 2011 Census, Demra village had a total population of 2,755 people, including 1,428 males and 1,327 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 76.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,085, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Demra

Demra 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 Demra

Public transport in the Demra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tribeni, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansbaria to Demra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Demra is about 16 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 Demra

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

Health Facilities in Demra

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

FAQs about Demra