Charaghata - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Charaghata is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Baru and around 41.2 km from Alipore. Dhosa Chandaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charaghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charaghata is 334943. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.7 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Charaghata

According to the 2011 Census, Charaghata village had a total population of 5,837 people, including 2,964 males and 2,873 females, living in 1,188 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 82.98% and female literacy at 55.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Charaghata

Charaghata 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 Charaghata

Charaghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joyanagar Majil to Charaghata is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Charaghata is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charaghata

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

Health Facilities in Charaghata

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

FAQs about Charaghata