Gatura - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Gatura is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from Diamond Harbour and around 36.6 km from Alipore. Derak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatura is 334354. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.45 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gatura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gatura

As per Census 2011, Gatura village has a total population of 759 people, consisting of 391 males and 368 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 280 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatura

Gatura 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 Gatura

Gatura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Gatura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gatura is about 36.6 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 Gatura

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

Health Facilities in Gatura

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

FAQs about Gatura