Atghara - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Atghara is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Amdanga and around 13.7 km from Barasat. Beraberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 323063. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.4 hectares and falls under the 700125 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Atghara

As per Census 2011, Atghara village has a total population of 1,791 people, consisting of 919 males and 872 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,323 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atghara are given below:

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Atghara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Atghara is about 13.7 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 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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