Atghara

Atghara is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.1km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Atghara village. As per 2009 stats, Haroa is the gram panchayat of Atghara village.

Atghara has its own place in the vibrant North Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Atghara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Atghara is 323706. The village spans a total geographical area of 132.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Basirhat is nearest town to Atghara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Atghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Atghara

Below is a concise population overview of Atghara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Atghara village:

• The total population of Atghara village is around 5,098, including approximately 2,606 males and 2,492 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 540 children aged 0–6 years in Atghara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Atghara village has 248 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 64 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Atghara village is about 70.81%, with male literacy at 73.83% and female literacy at 67.66%.
• There are around 1,230 households in Atghara village.

Connectivity of Atghara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Atghara. As per the 2011 stats, Atghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Atghara

Knowing the nearby villages of Atghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Atghara.

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