Chaturia - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Chaturia is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 4.3 km from Barasat. Paschim Khilkapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaturia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaturia is 323171. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.48 hectares and falls under the 700125 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chaturia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaturia

According to the 2011 Census, Chaturia village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 669 males and 627 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.54%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 76.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaturia

Chaturia 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 Chaturia

Public transport in the Chaturia 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 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Chaturia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chaturia is about 4.3 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 Chaturia

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

Health Facilities in Chaturia

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

FAQs about Chaturia