Chatra - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Chatra is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Baru and around 38.2 km from Alipore. Bamangachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatra is 334932. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.8 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chatra 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 Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra village had a total population of 1,743 people, including 926 males and 817 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.89%, with male literacy at 90.36% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatra

Chatra 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 Chatra

Chatra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hogla, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar Majil to Chatra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chatra is about 38.2 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 Chatra

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

Health Facilities in Chatra

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

FAQs about Chatra