Chautara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chautara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.4 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chautara is 324586. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.47 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chautara

According to the 2011 Census, Chautara village had a total population of 3,353 people, including 1,702 males and 1,651 females, living in 759 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.15%, with male literacy at 85.53% and female literacy at 70.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Chautara

Chautara 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 Chautara

Chautara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chautara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chautara is about 37.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chautara

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

Health Facilities in Chautara

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

FAQs about Chautara