Charghat - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Charghat is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Swarupnagar and around 40.7 km from Barasat. Charghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charghat is 322806. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.4 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Charghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Charghat

According to the 2011 Census, Charghat village had a total population of 6,819 people, including 3,493 males and 3,326 females, living in 1,689 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.35%, with male literacy at 88.25% and female literacy at 80.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Charghat

Charghat 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 Charghat

Charghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Charghat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Charghat is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charghat

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

Health Facilities in Charghat

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

FAQs about Charghat