Atghara - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Atghara is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Khanakul and around 64.1 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 325867. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.97 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Atghara

According to the 2011 Census, Atghara village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 824 males and 812 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.08%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 73.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Atghara

Atghara 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 Atghara

Atghara 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 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Atghara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Atghara is about 64.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atghara

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

Health Facilities in Atghara

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

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