Chauhata

Chauhata is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.1km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Chauhata village. As per 2009 stats, Halipur is the gram panchayat of Chauhata village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauhata unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Chauhata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chauhata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauhata is 323644. The village spans a total geographical area of 271.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Calcutta is nearest town to Chauhata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chauhata 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 Chauhata

Population of Chauhata

According to the 2011 Census, Chauhata has a total population of about 2,764, with approximately 1,412 males and 1,352 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 370 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,119 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.93%, with male literacy at about 76.20% and female literacy near 63.39%. There are around 559 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauhata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauhata

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

Nearby Villages of Chauhata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauhata