Katgara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Katgara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 41.8 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katgara is 324543. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.34 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Katgara

According to the 2011 Census, Katgara village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 736 males and 695 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 67.68% and female literacy at 56.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 765, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Katgara

Katgara 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 Katgara

Katgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Katgara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Katgara is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katgara

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

Health Facilities in Katgara

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

FAQs about Katgara