Chhatni - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Chhatni is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Bongaon and around 59.5 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatni is 322597. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.64 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhatni 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 Chhatni

As per Census 2011, Chhatni village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 574 males and 518 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 390 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatni

Chhatni 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 Chhatni

Chhatni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Chhatni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chhatni is about 59.5 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 Chhatni

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

Health Facilities in Chhatni

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

FAQs about Chhatni