Atghara - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Atghara is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Piyali and around 27.9 km from Alipore. Madarat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atghara is 333903. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.96 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Madarat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Atghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Atghara

As per Census 2011, Atghara village has a total population of 917 people, consisting of 468 males and 449 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 727 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Atghara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Atghara

Atghara 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 Atghara

Atghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madarat to Atghara is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Atghara is about 27.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atghara

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

Health Facilities in Atghara

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

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