Charkhara - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Charkhara is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 7 km from Barasat. Kashimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charkhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkhara is 323177. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.49 hectares and falls under the 743428 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Charkhara

According to the 2011 Census, Charkhara village had a total population of 2,772 people, including 1,385 males and 1,387 females, living in 672 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.84%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 83.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 758, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Charkhara

Charkhara 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 Charkhara

Charkhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Charkhara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Charkhara is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charkhara

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

Health Facilities in Charkhara

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

FAQs about Charkhara