Bhatua - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bhatua is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Polba and around 11.1 km from Chinsura. Rajhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatua is 325166. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.16 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhatua

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatua village had a total population of 3,505 people, including 1,711 males and 1,794 females, living in 853 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.87%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 66.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,545, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatua

Bhatua 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 Bhatua

Bhatua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adi Saptagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bhatua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhatua is about 11.1 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 Bhatua

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

Health Facilities in Bhatua

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

FAQs about Bhatua