Atghara - Haroa, North 24 Parganas

Atghara is a village situated in the Haroa subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Haroa. Haroa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 323706. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.79 hectares and falls under the 743425 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Haroa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basirhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Atghara

As per Census 2011, Atghara village has a total population of 5,098 people, consisting of 2,606 males and 2,492 females. The village has 1,230 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 540 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,610 literate and 1,488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Atghara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

FAQs about Atghara