Chatra - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Chatra is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from Goghat and around 78 km from Chinsura. Bhadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatra is 324054. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.73 hectares and falls under the 712602 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 714 males and 694 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.67%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 75.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatra

Chatra 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 Chatra

Chatra 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 Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chatra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chatra is about 78 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 Chatra

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

Health Facilities in Chatra

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

FAQs about Chatra