Chamta - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chamta is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Bongaon and around 59.6 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamta is 322594. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.56 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chamta

As per Census 2011, Chamta village has a total population of 2,267 people, consisting of 1,145 males and 1,122 females. The village has 547 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,471 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,093 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamta

Chamta 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 Chamta

Chamta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Chamta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chamta is about 59.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamta

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

Health Facilities in Chamta

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

FAQs about Chamta