Chatra

Chatra is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.8km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Chatra village. As per 2009 stats, Sonapukur Sankarpur is the gram panchayat of Chatra village.

Chatra 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 Chatra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chatra is 323683. The village spans a total geographical area of 91.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Chatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chatra 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 Minakhan 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.

Google Map of Chatra

Population of Chatra

Below is a concise population overview of Chatra 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 Chatra village:

• The total population of Chatra village is around 704, including approximately 365 males and 339 females, with a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 101 children aged 0–6 years in Chatra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chatra village has 703 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Chatra village is about 58.10%, with male literacy at 66.85% and female literacy at 48.67%.
• There are around 159 households in Chatra village.

Connectivity of Chatra

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

Nearby Villages of Chatra

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

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