Khatra

Khatra is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Khatra village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur Ii is the gram panchayat of Khatra village.

Here you can discover what makes Khatra unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Khatra’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 Khatra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khatra is 323730. The village spans a total geographical area of 160.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743445. Basirhat is nearest town to Khatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khatra 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.

Google Map of Khatra

Population of Khatra

According to the 2011 Census, Khatra has a total population of about 2,391, with approximately 1,222 males and 1,169 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 307 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 300 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.54%, with male literacy at about 67.84% and female literacy near 63.13%. There are around 526 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khatra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khatra

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

Nearby Villages of Khatra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khatra