Atghara - Baduria, North 24 Parganas

Atghara is a village situated in the Baduria subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Baduria. Jasikati Atghara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 323448. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.49 hectares and falls under the 743438 pincode. Baduria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Atghara

According to the 2011 Census, Atghara village had a total population of 5,250 people, including 2,742 males and 2,508 females, living in 1,226 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 69.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baduria to Atghara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 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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