Khatura - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Khatura is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 26.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Shibnibas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatura is 321827. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.87 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khatura

According to the 2011 Census, Khatura village had a total population of 2,619 people, including 1,345 males and 1,274 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 73.32% and female literacy at 66.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatura

Khatura 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 Khatura

Khatura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Khatura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khatura is about 26.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatura

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

Health Facilities in Khatura

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

FAQs about Khatura