Chatur Bhujkathi - Sankrail, Howrah

Chatur Bhujkathi is a village situated in the Sankrail subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Sankrail and around 12 km from Howrah. Kandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatur Bhujkathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatur Bhujkathi is 332851. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.01 hectares and falls under the 711313 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chatur Bhujkathi

As per Census 2011, Chatur Bhujkathi village has a total population of 2,489 people, consisting of 1,261 males and 1,228 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,724 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,937 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chatur Bhujkathi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4891,2611,228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232112120
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,937981956
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population1,724947777
Illiterate Population765314451

Nearby Villages of Chatur Bhujkathi

Chatur Bhujkathi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahishgotSouth-West0.82 km
Jala DhulagiriNorth-West1.35 km
BhagabatipurSouth-West1.78 km
AlampurNorth-East2.18 km
AmreNorth2.49 km
GhoraghatSouth2.63 km
Kalara (ct)North2.78 km
MirjapurNorth-East2.98 km
SandhipurWest3.13 km
SankharidahaNorth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chatur Bhujkathi

Chatur Bhujkathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Chatur Bhujkathi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Chatur Bhujkathi is about 12 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 Chatur Bhujkathi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chatur Bhujkathi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chatur Bhujkathi

Where is Chatur Bhujkathi located?

Chatur Bhujkathi village is located in Sankrail Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chatur Bhujkathi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chatur Bhujkathi is Kandua.

What is the pincode of Chatur Bhujkathi?

The pincode of Chatur Bhujkathi is 711313.

What is the population of Chatur Bhujkathi?

Chatur Bhujkathi has a total population of 2,489, including 1,261 males and 1,228 females.

How many households are there in Chatur Bhujkathi?

There are 525 households in Chatur Bhujkathi.

What is the literacy rate in Chatur Bhujkathi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chatur Bhujkathi is 69.26%. Male literacy is 75.10% and female literacy is 63.27%.